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Volunteer Internship - UNPAID, Winter/Spring 2020 Session

National Education Association (NEA)

Volunteer Internship - UNPAID, Winter/Spring 2020 Session

Washington, DC
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSTING PERIOD: October 29, 2019 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    SALARY:  UNPAID, COURSE CREDIT

     

    This volunteer internship supports the NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by providing interns with a variety of learning opportunities and experiences in NEA Centers and/or departments. A limited number of volunteer, unpaid internships are available at the National Education Association.  The internship program will be accepting applications until all positions are filled.

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    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act:  The position involves analytical and problem-solving skills; use of clear and articulate speech; written/oral communication skills; interpersonal and customer service skills; light lifting (up to 10 lbs.); use of a computer keyboard; sitting/standing for long periods and ability to travel by various means, e.g., train, plane, automobile.

     

    POSITION SUMMARY:

     

    The NEA partners with institutions of higher education 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, Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources and other disciplines are encouraged to apply.

     

    The NEA Volunteer Internship Program provides interns with training, learning opportunities, and educational experiences through 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 meetings and policy forums; visits to Capitol Hill; and other appropriate program-related activities. The internships range from six weeks to a full semester.

     

    The Summer 2019 volunteer internship session will begin on or about January 14, 2020 and will end on or about May 29, 2020. Volunteer interns may intern up to thirty-seven and one-half (37.5) hours a week (based on specific program requirements) and receive program or course credit for the experience. Assignments are based on departmental needs.

     

    HOW TO APPLY:

     

    Click on "New Resume" to upload your resume and application materials. Please submit the following documents:

      

    1. Resume

    2. Cover letter (include referral’s name)

    3. Two (2) letters of recommendation

    4. Two (2) writing samples – one up to five (5) pages and one over five (5) pages

     

    Only completed applications will be considered.

    Required Skills

    Interested candidates should apply online at www.nea.org/jobs.

    NEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN,

     

    MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    Interested candidates should apply online at www.nea.org/jobs.

    NEA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES WOMEN,

     

    MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO APPLY.