Corporate Development and Innovation Intern

Job Description

Summary: A Corporate Development & Innovation Intern is responsible for assisting with various projects within the Corporate Strategy & Development at Stride. Essential functions may vary from administrative, clerical and support level work to more tactical work as determined by business needs. The Intern will assist the Corporate Development & Innovation team with market research, M&A and partnership pipeline management, and financial analysis as well as other duties as assigned. 

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Conducts market intelligence research – industry trends, competitive landscape, market opportunities
• Identify and review innovative education and non-education related technologies
• Assists with management of deal pipeline database and reporting
• Develop and maintain templates, standard work instructions, and training materials
• Creates and prepares various content, presentations and materials as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:   

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited university with a concentration in Business, Economics, Finance or equivalent.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of Stride’s business and mission
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Excellent written communication skills

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Self-motivation and excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and organizational skills
• Collaborative and trustworthy
• Ability to listen effectively and respect others’ perspectives and contributions
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.); Web proficiency
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with financial modeling and analysis a plus
• Basic knowledge of mergers and acquisition transactions
• Career interests in one of or more of the following: corporate development, investments, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

• This is a temporary position of a year or less duration

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level.  Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections.  Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range. 
 

We anticipate the salary range to be $16.47-$26.36 per hour.  Eligible employees may receive a bonus.  This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer. 

Job Type

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)