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NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program for the Fall 2025 session, which will begin on September 15, 2025, and end on or before December 5, 2025. The internships may range from six weeks to a full semester. Interns will receive a stipend of twenty dollars ($20) per hour and may intern up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week. This internship is based at NEA Headquarters in Washington, DC.

The NEA Internship Program provides interns with training, learning opportunities, educational activities and exposure to a variety of rich and substantive programmatic experiences that support quality public education. These experiences may include conducting research; data analysis; writing, editing, using Internet applications and social media; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings and policy forums; visits to Capitol Hill; and other appropriate program-related activities.

Position Summary

The NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns - generally juniors, seniors, recent college graduates (up to 18 months) or graduate students - who are interested in public education policy and education issues. Students pursuing degrees in Education, Political Science, Government, Human Resources, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance,Economics, Management, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Position Emphasis: This position supports NEA's strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by participating in internship opportunities and assignments in the Center for Organizing and Affiliate Support of the National Education Association.

Center for Organizing and Affiliate Support Intern assignments include:

• Support affiliate programs by writing articles, editing copy furnished by others, proofreading, and submitting for publication approval.

• Assist in developing, revising, and producing electronic versions of promotional materials to support membership and organizing programs.

• Develop and produce content for newsletters, brochures, conference programs, event flyers and other communication pieces as assigned.

• Develop content for website and social media accounts.

• Assess current state and local affiliate social media accounts and propose strategies to improve content flow and reader engagement.

• Develop and begin implementation of an approved 12-month social media plan to promote affiliate programs, services, and legislative accomplishments.

• Collect, draft, and edit for publication members' testimonials in support of affiliate programs, services, and legislative accomplishments, including photographs of the members.

Additional Proposed Intern Activities: NEA interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with NEA staff and participate in a variety of meaningful learning experiences, projects and opportunities during the internship. In addition to participating in assigned Center/department activities, based on their skills and interests, interns will also have opportunities to participate in relevant NEA sponsored and/or approved group activities that may occur at NEA or in the Washington Metropolitan area. The group activities may include participation in interviews with the NEA President and Executive Director, and organizational leadership and staff, observing NEA events such as Representative Assembly events, Board meetings or cross Center/department events, and participating in policy forums, organizing or lobbying activities or organized partner or Intern events in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, such as Washington DC Intern Week.

Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience.

Center for Organizing Intern will have opportunity to develop/obtain:

• Communication skills and experience.

• Writing and editing skills.

• Social media skills

• Understanding and knowledge of membership organizing

Additionally, NEA Interns will learn about the NEA, its role in public education, issues affecting NEA members at the national, state and local level and advocacy strategies to support members and the students they serve. In addition to obtaining experience in their area of interest, interns may develop skills in collaboration, communication, writing, research, analysis, preparing reports, interviewing, and use of organizing tools and strategies.

TO APPLY:

Please upload and submit the following documents with your application in Workday:

1) Resume

2) Cover letter

3) Letter of recommendation

4) Writing sample

Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted by the Center or department and additional samples may be required at the time of the interview.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car.

NEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.

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