Join The Team

Calling all organizers, activists, leaders, educators, developers, writers, and artists! Wave is always seeking passionate leaders to join us on our mission to make education accessible and equitable for all. We welcome new cohorts to the team each January, May, and September, but also accept applications on a rolling basis year-round.

“ Part of what makes Wave such a fulfilling experience is that you get to watch the efforts you put in as a team member truly change the world in real time. As impact numbers go up, student testimonials roll in, and our services improve, you get the amazing feeling that you are part of an enormous movement for change. ”

- Ana Rodrigues, Northeast Outreach Lead

Wave Learning Festival is dedicated to building a team founded on the values of respect, integrity, passion, communication, curiosity, and innovation. We work hard to create a space where diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds are celebrated, and all team members are encouraged to rise as leaders

Perks of joining the Wave HQ:

• Do impactful work. Wave serves thousands of students from around the world, and all the work you do directly serves our mission.
• Dip your toes into the education field.Learn about current issues, initiatives, and research around educational opportunity.
• Meet passionate people. Work with kind and talented students from all over the world, representing 20+ universities.
• Access resources. Attend workshops taught by Harvard iLab mentors, join calls with and learn from experts in multiple fields, and participate in intra-team discussions around educational equity.
• Receive national recognition. Wave Learning Festival grants volunteer service hours and nominates team members each year to the President’s Service Award.
• Build your skills. Whether you’re looking to practice your leadership, business, coding, writing, design, video, teaching, or communication skills, we’ve got real-world projects and mentorship to help you grow

“ Working with Wave has been an amazing opportunity for professional and personal growth. I've learned an incredible amount about nonprofit law, fundraising, and outreach, while also honing my leadership skills as a director and team lead. Seeing our growth from a tiny team of college friends to an international organization that has helped thousands of students has been extremely humbling and gratifying. I would definitely encourage anyone interested in education and public service to get involved! ”

- Carter Martindale, Legal Lead & former Director of Business

Have any questions? Contact us at karly@wavelf.org.