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Program |
Internship (Summer) |
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Opportunity Type |
Internship |
About the Program |
This 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 a variety of learning opportunities and services to several 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. 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 or graduate students- who are interested in public education policy and education issues. Students pursuing degrees in Education, Political Science, Journalism and Communications, International Relations, Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration and Human Resources are encouraged to apply. The volunteer internship program provides interns with training and learning opportunities and a variety of rich and substantive programmatic work 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 2015 volunteer internship session will begin on or about June 9, 2015 and end on August 27, 2015. Volunteer interns may work 25-35 hours a week (based on specific program requirements) and receive course credit for the experience. |
Program Location |
Washington, DC |
Program Start |
June 09, 2015 |
Program End Date |
August 27, 2015 |
Application Website |
Program Benefits
Requirements
Description |
HOW TO APPLY: Click here to create an account or log in to your existing NEA jobs account if applicable. 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 at least five (5) pages and one at least ten (10) pages Only completed applications will be considered. |
Open to residents of: |
National - All 50 States |
Open to students attending school in: |
National - All 50 States |
Citizenship |
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Keywords |
National Education Association Summer Internship |
Organization Website |
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Organization Address |
1201 16th Street, NW |
Organization Phone |
202-833-4000 |
Last Modified Date |
December 19, 2014 |