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Intern, Education Consulting (Rising College Seniors)

Kitamba (part of MGT Consulting)
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Intern, Education Consulting (Rising College Seniors)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: New York, NY (on-site)

All applications are due by Friday, February 14th at 11:59 PM ET.

WHO WE ARE:

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.  

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 10 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.  

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.  

Interns will shadow current Consultants or Senior Consultants in the strategy group at MGT, working alongside members of our teams to execute client work such as managing project plans and preparing meeting materials, building knowledge of project and client management. Interns will have opportunities to research, analyze data, and collaborate to generate impactful solutions.

This internship aims to expand the diversity of thinking, experiences, and identities within the social impact consulting field and provide interns with the training and opportunities to build foundational skills and work on actual projects and initiatives. The internship will be an in-person opportunity in our New York Office from June to August 2025. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this role you will:

  • Participate in training courses that offer broad exposure to social impact consulting and MGT-developed tools (e.g., Bento). Sessions will cover a wide breadth of education topics and will include skill development in the following areas:
    • Conducting research and data analysis
    • Professional writing and communications
    • Foundational project management
    • Developing presentation materials (Google and Microsoft Suite)
  • Through mentorship opportunities, interns will also have formal opportunities to connect with MGT staff and leaders across the education sector
  • Interns will also have an opportunity to complete a capstone project to apply the resources and skills they have learned throughout the internship to a problem of practice

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Academic Standing: Applicants must be rising college seniors set to graduate in Fall/Winter 2025 or Spring 2026.
  • Location Commitment: All candidates must reside locally in New York, NY for the full duration of the internship, with the ability to commute to the office in the Financial District.
  • Passion and Purpose: A genuine enthusiasm for improving education outcomes and a drive to expand your skill set.
  • Positive Energy: Bring a proactive, can-do attitude to every challenge.
  • Academic Excellence: A strong academic background that showcases your dedication and intellectual curiosity.
  • Communication Proficiency: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively.
  • Organizational Mastery: A commitment to staying organized, managing time efficiently, and meeting frequent deadlines.
  • Team Spirit: A great sense of humor and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Compensation: Interns will be paid $12,000 over ten weeks ($30/hr based on a 40-hour work week), including paid holidays (Juneteenth and Independence Day); Flexibility for religious observance and sick/personal time. We are unable to provide additional housing financial support at this time.
 

Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more about MGT and the Education Consulting Internship!

MGT Impact Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic or class protected by law.