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Posting Period:
September 16, 2024 - Until Filled
Employee Type:
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 for the Fall 2024 session in the Center for Organizing, Zone 2, which will begin on September 9, 2024 and will end on December 13, 2024. 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.
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, 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 Emphasis: 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 in the Center for Organizing, Zone 2, of the National Education Association. This internship is A NEA headquarters position and may be virtual, hybrid or on-site at NEA Headquarters.
Center for Organizing, Zone 2 Intern assignments include:
Communications
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience.
Center for Organizing Intern will have opportunity to develop/obtain:
TO APPLY:
Please upload and submit the following documents with your application in Workday :
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves 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.); and 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.
Posting Period:
September 16, 2024 - Until Filled
Employee Type:
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 for the Fall 2024 session in the Center for Organizing, Zone 2, which will begin on September 9, 2024 and will end on December 13, 2024. 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.
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, 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 Emphasis: 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 in the Center for Organizing, Zone 2, of the National Education Association. This internship is A NEA headquarters position and may be virtual, hybrid or on-site at NEA Headquarters.
Center for Organizing, Zone 2 Intern assignments include:
Communications
- Support affiliate programs by writing articles, editing copy furnished by others, proofreading, and submitting for publication approval.
- Assist in developing, revising, and producing electronic versions of promotional materials to support membership and organizing programs.
- Develop and produce content for newsletters, brochures, conference programs, event flyers and other communication pieces as assigned.
- Develop content for website and social media accounts.
- Assess current state and local affiliate social media accounts and propose strategies to improve content flow and reader engagement.
- Develop and begin implementation of an approved 12-month social media plan to promote affiliate programs, services, and legislative accomplishments.
- Collect, draft, and edit for publication members' testimonials in support of affiliate programs, services, and legislative accomplishments, including photographs of the members.
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience.
Center for Organizing Intern will have opportunity to develop/obtain:
- Communication skills and experience.
- Writing and editing skills.
- Social media skills
- Understanding and knowledge of membership organizing
TO APPLY:
Please upload and submit the following documents with your application in Workday :
- Resume
- Cover letter – indicating preferred department or area(s) of interest
- Letter of recommendation
- Writing sample
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves 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.); and 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.