Education Policy Intern, (Winter/Spring 2025)

National Education Association

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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 Fall 2025 session, which will begin September 29, 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. 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
• Familiarity with SmartSheet
• Knowledge of policy tracking and legislative tracking
• Interest in public education policy and issues of equity

Responsibilities

• Conducting research and data analysis
• Writing and editing documents
• Using Internet applications and social media
• Participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and policy forums
• Visiting Capitol Hill and engaging in program-related 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree