NEA Human Resources Intern, Benefits (Fall 2026))
About The Position
NEA is accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program as a Human Resources Intern (Benefits) in the Center for Human Resources for the Fall 2026 session, which will begin on or after September 14, 2026, and end on or before December 14, 2026. 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 range of substantive programmatic experiences that support quality public education. As part of the Center for Human Resources, the internship will allow for opportunities to support NEA’s many roles as the nation’s largest labor union. These experiences may include conducting research, performing data analysis, validating invoices, and gaining hands-on experience in employee benefits administration and open enrollment, while supporting day-to-day HR operations. 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, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Management, and other disciplines are encouraged to apply. Position Summary/Details: This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, has strong research and communication skills, and is interested in how large, mission-driven organizations document processes, research industry best practices, and support Human Resources functions. The intern will contribute to building and maintaining internal resources that support consistency, efficiency, and institutional knowledge across NEA and its state affiliates.
Requirements
- Motivated, detail-oriented, with strong research and communication skills
- Interested in how large, mission-driven organizations document processes, research industry best practices, and support Human Resources functions
- Students pursuing degrees in Education, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Management, and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.
- Generally juniors, seniors, recent college graduates (up to 18 months), or graduate students
Nice To Haves
- Interested in public education policy and education issues
Responsibilities
- Assisting with organizing policies and the development of operational guides
- Benefits administration support
- Maintain, update, and organize employee records in databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Provide administrative support to the HR department.
- Conduct HR-related research and help identify solutions or best practices when questions arise.
- Support for special projects and assignments: research, analysis, and summarizing information
- Handle confidential employee information with a high level of integrity and accuracy
Benefits
- Stipend of twenty dollars ($20) per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
