2023 Summer Intern, Corporate Strategy

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.
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. We are conducting interviews virtually through April 2023. In addition to their job responsibilities, the 2023 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.
Amplify's COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.
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
• Work with and learn from industry professionals
• Participate in hands-on training in a fast-paced, agile environment

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 lucrative 401(k) plan. The gross salary for this role is $4,000 biweekly.
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 of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.