Education Policy Intern, (Fall 2026)

National Education Association

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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 NEA Education Policy & Implementation Center, as part of our Education Policy & Practice Department. The focus of the internship will be on education policy and implementation, with a particular focus around issues of equity in policy development and implementation. Priority issues may include honesty in education, assessment, climate and environmental justice, and artificial intelligence.

Requirements

Juniors, seniors, recent college graduates (up to 18 months) or graduate students
Interested in public education policy and education issues
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
Resume
Cover letter – indicating preferred department or area(s) of interest
Letter of recommendation
Writing sample
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.)
Ability to travel by various methods of transportation, e.g., airplane, car

Nice To Haves

Additional samples may be required at the time of the interview

Responsibilities

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
Other appropriate program-related activities
Participating in assigned Center/department activities
Participating in relevant NEA sponsored and/or approved group activities that may occur at NEA or in the Washington Metropolitan area
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
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