NEA Workforce Development Intern (Fall 2026)

National Education Association

2d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating as an Employee Development and Engagement Intern in the Human Resources Department for the Fall 2026 session, which will begin on or after September 14, 2026, and end on December 14, 2026. 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 based at NEA Headquarters in Washington, DC. 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 with the Employee Development and Engagement Team, Human Resources Department, Office of Operations and Risk Management, and various Centers and departments in the National Education Association. 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, Sociology, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

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

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, Sociology, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media, Graphic Design, Digital Communications, and other disciplines

Responsibilities

Conducting research
Data analysis
Writing and 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
Development of training for staff
Marketing in-house professional development through Percipio LMS
Picture Perfect: a quarterly newsletter featuring employee work activities that comes out of the Employee Development and Engagement Team.
Development of job aids and instructional design for newly developed training and focus group development.
General data analytics for staff development, employee development, and engagement.
Learning about the NEA, its role in public education, issues affecting NEA members at the national, state, and local level, and advocacy strategies to support members and the students they serve.