NEA State Affiliate Relations Intern (Winter/Spring 2026)

National Education Association

1d•Onsite

About The Position

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Posting Period: February 18, 2026 - Until Filled Employee Type: OO128 Center for Organizing & Affiliate Support (C4OAS), SHORTTERM Short-term Temps Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term) Position Details: NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating in the NEA Internship Program as a State Affiliate Relations Intern for the Spring 2026 session, which will begin on or after January 20, 2026, and will last no more than 16 weeks. The internships range from six weeks to a full semester. Interns will receive a stipend of $20 per hour and may intern up to a maximum of twenty (20) hours a week. This internship is not remote, and interns must be able to travel to the NEA Headquarters building in Washington, DC. Position Emphasis: 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. Position Summary/Details: This role is ideal for a strong communicator and detail-oriented writer who is interested in how large, mission-driven organizations document processes, support governance functions, and manage recurring programs and annual cycles. The intern will contribute to building and maintaining internal resources that support consistency, efficiency, and institutional knowledge across NEA and its state affiliates.