Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy Intern (Fall 2026)

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 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. Position Summary 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, Labor Relations, 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. Collective Bargaining & Member Advocacy Intern Activities Follow up on stories about settled collective bargaining agreements and memorandums of understanding Online research to support strong collective bargaining agreements and the union’s advocacy priorities Communicate with Affiliates to obtain information for research work Draft qualitative and quantitative reports and summaries Conduct research in support of the department’s work on bargaining for the common good Support the data collection and data entry process for the annual teacher salary benchmark report Engage and learn more about social and racial justice issues in the field of education Additionally, NEA interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with NEA staff and participate in a variety of meaningful learning experiences, projects and opportunities during the internship Expected Skills and Opportunities for Development Learn about collective bargaining and advocacy at the local level Advocacy writing Research worker issues such as educator pay, working conditions, benefits, etc. Interns will also learn 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. In addition to obtaining experience in their area of interest, interns may develop skills in collaboration, communication, writing, research, analysis, preparing reports, interviewing, and use of organizing tools and strategies. Skills and Qualifications (ADA Compliance) 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 NEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY. NEA Participates in E-Verify. Read more here E-Verify Participation & Right to Work. NEA complies with the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2023. The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States. Eligible new employees have a choice of the following health plans: Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic HMO UnitedHealthcare Choice EPO or PPO #J-18808-Ljbffr Mynea360