Job Description

Over 20 years ago, Stride was founded to provide personalized learning — powered by technology. We reached students where they were in their own journeys. We knocked down their barriers to great education. And we gave every learner equal opportunity to succeed — however they defined success. Stride innovated the learning experience with online and blended learning that prepared them for their lives ahead.

Stride is a community of passionate leaders.  Whether teachers, engineers, curriculum writers, or financial managers — whatever your expertise or role, we all work to empower futures through learning. And changing the trajectory of learning itself is one of our greatest missions.  Join us in developing more effective ways to learn and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to make their way forward in life.

As an Intern, you will be responsible for assisting with various projects within the Marketing department at Stride. Essential functions may vary from administrative, clerical and project work to which is determined by the business needs. This role will provide support for multiple K12-powered school social media channels which include, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and Twitter. This role will also provide website support, social media strategy, graphic design support, and blog writing. Your role will be to ensure that prospective parents are fully aware of and understand what K12-powered schools offer, thus supporting the company’s overall enrollment goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Demonstrates an understanding of the company’s main business line: our management of 70+ online schoolsCreates and prepares various content, presentations, and materials as assignedExecutes tasks by utilizing various technologies and platforms specific to the businessProvides additional marketing and ideation support to the team as neededSupports creating graphics and videos for Social Media Channels, submitting ideas for Snapchat, TikTok challenge videos, YouTube Content Creation and Strategy, and Facebook Live planningEvaluates social media metrics and help prepare team reports to monitor performanceOrganizes social media content in a monthly editorial calendar. Plans and schedules social media content using management platforms and toolsCollaborates with the school staff to highlight and showcase student storiesProvides suggestions on best practices for collecting user-generated contentProvides trending ideas and actively contributes to content planning meetings. Create weekly pitches about trending challenges and ideas for multi-platform campaignsAssists the team with day-to-day administrative and operational duties, as assignedAssist with developing marketing materials as assigned by teamForge strong relationships with internal teams and external organizationsEnsure thorough, timely and accurate communication

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

Currently working towards an undergraduate degree in Communications, Marketing, English or another relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experienceWorking knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and TwitterExcellent presentation skills with ability to leverage technology effectivelyExcellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to build strong working relationshipsAbility to work both independently and within a team-oriented environmentStrong project and time management and organizational skills with attention to detailExcellent written and oral communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, meets deadlines consistentlyAbility to prioritize effectively and manage competing priorities to deliver and drive resultsHigh level of quality and accountability for work productUnquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity, and trustMS365; Web proficiency.Ability to clear required background check

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:  

Experience with photo editing and graphic design tools, including CanvaExperience with video editing, including Animoto, TikTok video creation skills, and YouTube KnowledgeExperience with a Social Media Management system, like Sprout Social or Hootsuite

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.

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C

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 this position will pay between $18 to $20 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. 

Job Type

Temporary

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)