SCORE offers a fast-paced and rapid-growth work environment where student focus, collaboration, optimism, innovation, and excellence are highly valued. Every position at SCORE offers team members the opportunity to support our mission of advancing student achievement in Tennessee. SCORE is based in Nashville at Vanderbilt University’s John Seigenthaler Center.
SCORE Job Postings
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The Vice President of Advocacy will play a leadership role in advancing SCORE’s mission, serving as the strategic leader and architect of SCORE’s advocacy, outreach, communications, and engagement portfolio. Reporting to either SCORE’s President and CEO or Vice President of Strategy, the person in this role will manage a four-person advocacy team that develops and executes advocacy plans and campaigns; engages communities and stakeholders across Tennessee (including educators, parents, policymakers, and higher education partners); and designs and implements strategic communications plans.
The SCORE graduate fellows program provides ambitious and dedicated graduate students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the education policy and advocacy landscape in Tennessee. Fellows will have the opportunity to become part of a dynamic organization that is deeply involved in the state’s education initiatives and is committed to ensuring success for all students. The graduate fellows program is overseen by SCORE’s senior director of research, and the graduate fellows work collaboratively across the team on research, policy, strategic practice, and advocacy projects.
Current Fellowship Opportunities
Graduate Data Fellow
The data fellow will have the opportunity to play a critical role in advancing the organization’s data portfolio and contribute to key research and advocacy efforts. The Graduate Data Fellow will report to Alexis Parker, director of data.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute research and data analysis for various SCORE products, including policy memos, research briefs, and topical reports
- Transform highly technical research and data reports into visualizations or data tools accessible to a general audience
- Monitor and analyze key Tennessee K-12, postsecondary, and workforce data
- Conduct research and data analysis to support SCORE’s strategic practice and advocacy activities
- Contribute original work on critical data trends and topics to the SCORE blog
Candidate Requirements
SCORE seeks a graduate student with a desire to improve education data accessibility and use in Tennessee. Candidate requirements include:
- Strong understanding and experience cleaning and completing analysis of large datasets with Microsoft Excel or other statistical software
- Experience translating complex data sets into easily accessible visualizations with Microsoft Excel or other visualization software (i.e., Tableau or Power BI) — a skill that will be further developed as part of the program
- Experience synthesizing academic research or technical reports
- Ability to understand the interaction of policy, research, and practice to advance education opportunities and outcomes
- Problem-solver with a commitment to working creatively to find solutions
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
To apply, complete the application here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Graduate Fellow
Graduate fellowships are designed around organizational needs and fellow strengths. Fellowship experiences are designed to provide opportunities to grow fellows’ writing, presentation, and data analysis skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute research and data analysis for various SCORE products, including policy memos, research briefs, and topical reports
- Transform highly technical research and data reports into actionable insights accessible to a general audience
- Monitor and analyze key K-12 and postsecondary education issues affecting Tennessee and the nation
- Conduct research to support SCORE’s strategic practice and advocacy activities
- Contribute original work on education reform topics to the SCORE Blog
- Interact with state education leaders from government, business, philanthropy, school districts, and/or postsecondary institutions
Candidate Requirements
- Basic understanding of data analysis with Excel or other statistical software and a demonstrated desire to learn, or a strong track record conducting data analysis and visualization work
- Experience synthesizing academic research or technical reports — a skill that will be further developed as part of the program
- Ability to understand the interaction of policy, research, and practice to advance education opportunity and outcomes
- Problem-solver with a commitment to working creatively to find solutions
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including telephone and videoconferencing skills
SCORE is based at Vanderbilt University’s John Seigenthaler Center. This role will primarily report to the office with some flexibility for remote work. Applicants should be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
To apply, complete the application here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Internship
SCORE’s internship program provides undergraduate students an opportunity to provide operational and administrative support to the organization’s work and Tennessee’s efforts to improve student achievement. SCORE is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth by providing team members with feedback and opportunities to grow in their work.
Eligibility
The position is open to undergraduate or graduate students who have a passion for improving education in Tennessee.
Compensation
This is a paid internship. SCORE offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
SCORE Internship Activities
Internship experiences vary greatly from student to student based on available time commitments, interests, and project streams. SCORE’s Events and Special Projects Manager will work directly with each intern to develop a meaningful experience that meets the needs of the intern and the organization. Responsibilities may include providing operational and administrative support to the various work streams. This could include, but is not limited to, filing and storing reports, database management, copyediting, and social media support. Based on interest and experience the intern may be asked to assist with programmatic work.
How to Apply
SCORE accepts applications for this internship on a rolling basis. To apply, please complete the application here.
Finance and Operations Internship
SCORE’s Finance and Operations Interns provide financial, accounting, and operational support to the organization’s work and Tennessee’s efforts to improve student achievement.
Eligibility
The position is open to undergraduate or graduate students who have a passion for improving education in Tennessee.
Compensation
This is a paid internship. SCORE offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
SCORE Finance and Operations Internship Activities
Finance and Operations Interns will support SCORE’s efforts in 1) basic accounting functions like expense reports, vendor invoices, and reconciliations; 2) maintaining workflow and process documentation; and 3) general office administration support as needed. This position requires an organized individual with a strong eye for detail and accuracy and reports to SCORE’s Director of Finance and/or Director of Operations. More details here.
How to Apply
SCORE accepts applications for this internship on a rolling basis. To apply, please complete the application here.