Education Policy Intern (Summer 2025)

National Education Association Rhode Island • Washington, D.C., DC

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About The Position

NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program in the Education Policy Department for the Summer 2025 session, which will begin June 9, 2025 and end on or before August 14, 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. The internship is located at the NEA headquarters building in Washington, DC. and may be on-site, hybrid or virtual. 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college, recent college graduate (up to 18 months), or graduate student
• Pursuing a degree 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 or related disciplines

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with SmartSheet
• Knowledge of policy issues
• Skills in collaboration, communication, writing, research, analysis, preparing reports, interviewing, and use of organizing tools and strategies

Responsibilities

• Conducting research
• Data analysis
• Writing and editing
• Using Internet applications and social media
• Participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and policy forums
• Visits to Capitol Hill
• Participating in assigned Center/department activities
• Participating in relevant NEA sponsored and/or approved group activities

Benefits

• Stipend of $20 per hour
• Opportunity to gain experience in public education policy
• Exposure to NEA events and activities
• Training and learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree