Racial & Social Justice Intern – Fall 2026

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

Benefits offered by this job

NA

Job summary

National Education Association invites an intern for the Center for Racial and Social Justice, Fall 2026. The fixed-term role focuses on anti-racism resources, curriculum, and advocacy within the Human and Civil Rights Department in Washington, DC.

Interns will research, analyze data, and help produce memos and digital content. Compensation is $20/hour, up to 20 hours per week, with a six-week to full-semester tenure.

Qualifications

• Students or recent graduates seeking public education policy exposure.
• Interest in racial and social justice issues and education policy.
• Ability to conduct research and summarize findings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with disinformation research and data collection.
• Support writing memos, reports, and materials for stakeholders.
• Curate disinformation reports and support program events.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Writing/editing

Policy interest

Education

Pursuing degree in Education or related field

Recent graduate acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web research

Job description

National Education Association invites an intern for the Center for Racial and Social Justice, Fall 2026. The fixed-term role focuses on anti-racism resources, curriculum, and advocacy within the Human and Civil Rights Department in Washington, DC.

Interns will research, analyze data, and help produce memos and digital content. Compensation is $20/hour, up to 20 hours per week, with a six-week to full-semester tenure.