Public Education Policy Intern: Bargaining & Advocacy

National Education Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NEA is seeking interns for Fall 2026 in the Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy Department. The internship runs Sept. 14, 2026 through Dec.

14, 2026 at NEA Headquarters in Washington, DC, with a $20/hour stipend and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Interns receive training, learning opportunities, and exposure to a variety of programmatic experiences. Interns will work with the CBMA team on research, data collection and policy-related activities, and may participate in events, interviews,

Qualifications

• Pursuing degrees in Education, Political Science, Government, Labor Relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Communications, Computer Science, Journalism, Mass Media.
• Strong writing and editing skills with ability to analyze information.
• Ability to conduct online research and summarize findings.

Responsibilities

• Support research and data collection for bargaining-related projects.
• Draft qualitative and quantitative reports and summaries.
• Assist with preparation for policy forums and events.
• Engage with affiliates to collect information for research.
• Participate in and support internship activities and trainings.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Policy awareness

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

NEA is seeking interns for Fall 2026 in the Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy Department. The internship runs Sept. 14, 2026 through Dec.

14, 2026 at NEA Headquarters in Washington, DC, with a $20/hour stipend and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Interns receive training, learning opportunities, and exposure to a variety of programmatic experiences. Interns will work with the CBMA team on research, data collection and policy-related activities, and may participate in events, interviews,