NEA Workforce Development Intern (Summer 2025)

National Education Association • Washington, DC

82d • $20

About The Position

NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating as a Workforce Development Intern in the NEA Internship Program for the Fall 2025 session, which will begin on or after September 22, 2025 and will end on December 12, 2025. 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 position is a NEA headquarters based position, and individuals will be expected to work on-site. 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, Sociology, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications or related disciplines
• Ability to work on-site at NEA headquarters
• Skills in using a computer and/or laptop
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skills in proofreading and editing
• 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

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
• Engage in workforce planning opportunities
• Develop training for staff
• Market in-house professional development
• Develop newsletters and job aids
• Focus on data analytics for staff development and employee engagement

Benefits

• Stipend of $20 per hour
• Opportunity to gain experience in public education policy
• Exposure to NEA events and activities
• Networking opportunities with NEA staff and leadership

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