Strategies for Children partners with several area colleges and universities to offer meaningful internship opportunities for students at all academic levels—from Associate to Master’s degree programs, within and beyond Massachusetts.
Interns are an integral part of our team and play an active role in advancing our mission to lead the way towards meaningful change in early childhood systems across Massachusetts by connecting people to people, people to policy, and people to power.
Interns contribute to both daily operations and longer-term projects based on their individual skill level and academic or professional goals. After a brief onboarding and orientation period, interns are paired with seasoned staff to assist in areas of need: advocacy support, program coordination, data collection, research, communications, and more. We encourage experiential learning even further through the preparation of research briefs or reports that inform policymakers, community partners, and the public. At the end of each semester, SFC interns are featured in our Eye on Early Childhood blog and The 9:30 Call.
Through each of these experiences, interns gain valuable exposure to nonprofit advocacy, policy development, and early childhood education initiatives. They have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in research, writing, communication, and collaboration while working alongside experienced professionals in the field.
Internships at Strategies for Children are ideal for students interested in public policy, education, social justice, or nonprofit management, and they provide a strong foundation for careers in advocacy and public service.
Internships should be completed for academic credit and/or compensation provided by the higher education institution. If neither option is available, SFC may provide interns with a modest stipend.
To apply for an internship, please send your résumé and cover letter to Deputy Director Titus DosRemedios.
Our Recent Interns
Nafee Nur, Fall 2025
Nafee is pursuing an associate degree in Paralegal Studies at Bunker Hill Community College. She grew up in Bangladesh, where she witnessed corruption in the justice system and the struggles of children from poorer families, which shaped her commitment to advocacy. At Strategies for Children, she applies her legal research skills to analyze Massachusetts state legislation and contributes to the organization’s work on early education and care. She also supports SFC’s social media presence through graphic design and community engagement. Nafee works as a student support specialist and serves as Secretary of the Paralegal Club at BHCC. She is passionate about writing, tutoring, and creating opportunities to promote equity and access for children and families.
Amanda Jenkins, 2025/2026
Amanda has a BA in Political Science and is pursuing an MA in Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy for Early Childhood Well-Being at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. She is currently working as a paraprofessional in a preschool classroom for the Public Schools of Brookline and is passionate about fostering positive, culturally responsive learning environments where all students can feel safe and supported while they learn more about themselves and others. She believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to addressing the developmental, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of all children. Amanda is looking forward to advocating for policies that improve the overall well-being of children and their families.
John Camerlo, Spring 2026
John is a Communications major at Bunker Hill Community College. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, but has lived in Massachusetts for most of his life, growing up in Arlington and Medford. He has been studying at Bunker Hill since the Fall of 2021, originally majoring in Music. After discovering interests in copywriting and marketing, he changed his major and will be graduating from BHCC in the Spring of 2026. After graduating, he plans on pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing at UMass Boston. Outside of his academic and professional interests and aspirations, John spends his time with his family and friends, and is passionate about the arts, particularly music and film.
Rachel Ledoux, Spring 2026
Rachel is a second-year honors student at Simmons University studying political science and economics. She is passionate about early childhood education, having worked with preschool students as a member of Jumpstart AmeriCorps, as well as education policy more broadly. Rachel is particularly interested in providing accessible, up-to-date policy information for Massachusetts teachers, families, and other stakeholders. In addition to her work with SFC, she is currently serving as a Research Fellow with the Education Justice Academy, where she analyzes the budgetary implications of students with unidentified housing insecurities. In her free time, Rachel enjoys musical theatre and a good book.