Education Policy Intern, (Winter/Spring 2025)

National Education Association • Washington, DC

82d • $20

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. 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.

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
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with policy tracking and legislative tracking
• Knowledge of public education policy and issues affecting NEA members
• Skills in collaboration, writing, research, and analysis

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis
• Write and edit documents
• Use Internet applications and social media
• Participate in and assist with partnership events, meetings, and policy forums
• Visit Capitol Hill and engage in program-related activities
• Collaborate with NEA staff on various projects
• Participate in NEA sponsored group activities
• Observe NEA events such as Representative Assembly events and Board meetings
• Engage in policy forums and lobbying 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: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees