Network and Knowledge Intern
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Strive is leading an emerging national movement to enable communities to build the “civic
infrastructure” needed to support the success of every child from cradle to career. Strive has
two core objectives that will be the focus of its work in the coming years: a) developing proof
point sites to validate the concept of cradle to career civic infrastructure as measured by
increasing the number of student outcomes in a given community trending in the right
direction over time and b) building a network and field to expedite the development of civic
infrastructure and increase the “social return on investment” communities realize when
investing resources in the success of children.
These objectives will be accomplished through a set of concrete strategies that will be refined
and improved over time. Related to the first objective, Strive will be working intensively with a
select group of sites by delivering strategic assistance that meets their unique needs to launch
and sustain civic infrastructure. Related to the second objective, Strive will shepherd an array
of sites interested in this work and engaging them in a community of practice to help build the
field and gather and apply learning in real time. The central and fundamental underpinning of
all this work is building the capacity of the social sector to practice continuous improvement
(i.e. using data to improve how we serve children.)
JOB SUMMARY
Supervised by the Cradle to Career Network Associate, the Network and Knowledge Intern is
responsible for assisting Strive Network team members in the successful implementation of
network activities including the launching of a shared online workspace (Partner Portal),
development of tools and resources, capturing of stories and examples, communication of
Network activities and messaging and tasks related to the national Convening. This role works
directly with the Strive team as well as the Cradle to Career Network members, so collaboration
and communication skills are important. A key member of the Strive team, the ideal candidate
is an innovative self-motivated individual with detail orientation, project management skills,
and a commitment to the Network mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist with maintenance of the Strive Partner Portal:
o Member account set-up and management
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o Uploading and tagging of content and resources
o Training and assistance to Network members
Assist with development of tools and resources:
o Retrieving and organizing existing materials
o Capturing pertinent knowledge into useful vignettes or stories
Assist with capturing of stories and examples through:
o Developing and using a template to capture knowledge/stories
o Meeting with Team and Network members to document knowledge
o Codify and translate relevant stories into concise vignettes
o Organize knowledge pieces by content area
Assist with communication of Network activities and messaging:
o Help develop and communicate consistent messages of the Network
o Help identify and amplify relevant news items to the Network
o Help promote Network activities to members
o Assist in editing Network communications for consistency and clarity
o Update Network database
Assist with preparation for the national Convening
o Variety of tasks including organizing materials, logistics and event
communications
Assist with additional projects and tasks as necessary.
REQUIREMENTS
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Understanding of Strive framework and mission
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work as a team-player
Professional and pleasant personality
Strong time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Ability to effectively use or learn multiple technology applications or programs
(Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Drupal, Igloo)
CONTACT WITH OTHERS
Must demonstrate excellent collaboration and communication skills; majority of time will be
spent working directly with Strive team, in addition communication and contact with Strive
Network members will be required. Ability to communicate and translate information in a
professional, effective way to and from other individuals is extremely important.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Low physical effort required to sit, stand at files, bend, stoop, lift, and walk. Maximum
unassisted lift = 35lbs. Requires ability to use a keyboard, monitor and calculator. Also requires
the ability to communicate verbally, both in person and on the telephone. Environmental
Requirements Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal
protective equipment required. Ambient temperature between 68 and 76F. KnowledgeWorks
and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
Inside average office environment. Average office noise levels. No personal protective
equipment required. Ambient temperature between 68 and 76F.
KnowledgeWorks and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employer.
CONTACT US
To apply for this position, please send a cover later and your resume to Shannon Herald:
heralds@knowledgeworks.org.