A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
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Amplify is seeking an enthusiastic Corporate Strategy intern to join our team this summer to help us build and grow our innovative educational products in a fully remote program. The Corporate Strategy intern will work closely with our Finance and Corporate Strategy teams to advance enterprise business priorities.
Our ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, a love for digital products, and be an eager teammate willing to help out and learn. The Summer Intern should also be passionate about education and building phenomenal products.
Our summer program is a paid internship that runs between eight to ten weeks, from mid-June to early/mid-August. In addition to their job responsibilities, the summer interns will be exposed to the larger Amplify culture through participation in product demos, team builder activities, and opportunities to engage with Amplify's Employee Resource Groups, as well as participation in other DEIA initiatives.
While our summer intern roles are remote positions, we require that interns are permitted to work in the US and reside in the US during the internship period.
Key activities will include:
Market landscape analysis - using market data and qualitative research to identify potential partners and acquisition targets
Shaping investment cases - partnering with cross-functional colleagues to evaluate emerging opportunities and investment areas
Supporting enterprise strategic planning process - collecting and synthesizing key market trends from internal and external experts and stakeholders
What we can offer you:
Gain hands-on experience with various tools in the field of Ed Tech
Tackle real-world challenges
Collaborate with teams across the organization
Contribute to exciting research
Work with and learn from industry professionals
Areas include but are not limited to: Technology, Marketing, Design, Operations, and Production
Participate in hands-on training in a fast-paced, agile environment
Attend Product Manager meetings virtually to learn more about Amplify products and services and make impactful contributions to product-related projects
You could be writing customer-facing documentation, helping to set a product roadmap, conducting user research, or facilitating user testing!
Basic Qualifications of the Corporate Strategy Intern:
Be enrolled or have recently completed an MBA program
Have prior experience in management consulting, corporate development, or investment banking
Available for 8-10 weeks during the summer (full-time weekly schedule)
Knowledge of and interest in the K-12 education technology field
Preferred Qualifications of the Corporate Strategy Intern:
Excellent communication and social skills
Ability to think critically about usability and suggest strategic improvements for content organization
Phenomenal work ethic with a desire to expand skills
Detailed, proactive, and hard-working with experience balancing multiple tasks and meeting targets
What we offer:
This role is eligible for participation in a 401(k) plan. The annualized gross salary for this role is $4,000 bi-weekly
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.
If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.