Hi!

We’re NCEE

As our name indicates, we work at the intersection of education and the economy to deeply understand current systems, anticipate the future, eradicate barriers, elevate effective practices, and innovate for opportunity. We connect research, policy, and practice with innovation to drive transformative progress—and engage policy makers, educators, youth, researchers, philanthropists, and industry leaders as allies and co-designers. We find synergy where others see divides. We build bridges, co-identifying shared goals and priorities, and co-constructing a path forward. We seek solutions to the key issues of our time—technology, well-being, life-long learning —working with other organizations, adjacent sectors, and coalitions to advance their mission and ours.

Join Our Team!

NCEE is expanding our team! We are on the lookout for exceptional individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of education. See below for a list of the new team members we are currently seeking.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@ncee.org with the title of the job you are interested in applying for in the subject line.

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NCEE’s Communications Team is looking for a creative thinker with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills and a willingness to take risks, try new things and learn from experience.

  • Craft compelling original content and storytelling, capturing diverse perspectives from educators, policymakers, and researchers.
  • Transform data and concepts into impactful visuals.
  • Help manage website content, social media, and email campaigns to boost community engagement and brand alignment.
National Facilitator, West

We’re looking for a National Facilitators for the western U.S. to establish an environment for lively dialogue, respectful disagreement, learning, and solution finding. Use your expertise in coaching to enhance adult learning, develop leadership skills, and improve student outcomes.

  • Deliver engaging, responsive, and collaborative leadership learning experiences and coaching for school leaders in districts across the U.S.
  • Master and facilitate a range of NCEE offerings, including the National Institute for School Leadership program (NISL) and serve as a mentor to upcoming facilitators.

Internships & Fellowships

Betsy Brown Ruzzi Memorial Fellowship Program

NCEE’s Policy and Research Team is seeking a current Master’s or PhD student at George Washington University to join as a full- or part-time fellow.

  • Engage in ongoing research on the design and future direction of high-performing education systems globally.
  • Support U.S. states and school districts in implementing effective policies and practices based on international best practices.

Fellowships offer a hybrid schedule at our Washington, DC office. A competitive monthly stipend is provided.

Applications for this fellowship are now closed. If you’d like us to contact you when applications reopen, please fill out this form.

Our policy and research team is accepting applications for current Master’s or PhD students to join our team as full- or part-time interns to:

  • Support ongoing policy work aimed at helping states and school districts strengthen their systems to better serve all students, and
  • Contribute to research on the current design and future direction of high-performing education systems globally.

Internships can be virtual or have a hybrid schedule with our Washington DC office. A competitive stipend will be provided.

Applications for this internship are now closed. If you’d like us to contact you when applications reopen, please fill out this form.