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NEA Political Advocacy Intern, Center for Communications, Political Advocacy Department (Fall 2024)
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National Education Association is Hiring a NEA Political Advocacy Intern, Center for Communications, Political Advocacy Department (Fall 2024) Near Washington, DC
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.Posting Period:July 18, 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 as a NEA Political Advocacy Intern in the NEA Internship Program, Center for Communications, Political Advocacy department, for the Fall 2024 session, which will begin on or after 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 and editing materials; curating press clips; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings and policy forums; and other appropriate program-related activities.
NEA Internships: Position SummaryThe NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns - generally, but not limited to, 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 Communications, Political Advocacy department, of the National Education Association. This internship may be hybrid - virtual and on-site at NEA Headquarters.Political Advocacy Intern assignments include:
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience. Political Advocacy Intern will have the opportunity to develop/obtain:
TO APPLY:Please upload the following documents to your Workday application:
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.
Employee Type:SHORTTERM Short-term Temps
Position Type:Intern (Fixed Term)
Position Details:NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating as a NEA Political Advocacy Intern in the NEA Internship Program, Center for Communications, Political Advocacy department, for the Fall 2024 session, which will begin on or after 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 and editing materials; curating press clips; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings and policy forums; and other appropriate program-related activities.
NEA Internships: Position SummaryThe NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns - generally, but not limited to, 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 Communications, Political Advocacy department, of the National Education Association. This internship may be hybrid - virtual and on-site at NEA Headquarters.Political Advocacy Intern assignments include:
- Draft materials (ex. memos, talking points, event backgrounder, etc.)
- Help maintain campaign communications calendar
- Monitor social media and press to identify narrative trends
- Research trends and opportunities for NEA to communicate around in the 2024 elections.
- Identify compelling member stories to include in NEA's program
- Work with NEA affiliates to support coordinated electoral communications program
- Prepare PowerPoint decks for various trainings
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience. Political Advocacy Intern will have the opportunity to develop/obtain:
- Organization skills
- Experience working under deadline pressure
- Keyboarding
- Experience Using Social Media
- Interviewing skills
- Writing and editing skills
- Ability to learn and experience using several key media databases
TO APPLY:Please upload the following documents to your Workday application:
- 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Intern
INDUSTRY
Professional Associations
SALARY
$78k-99k (estimate)
POST DATE
09/02/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
10/16/2024
WEBSITE
kneaweb.org
HEADQUARTERS
WICHITA, KS
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1863
CEO
CAROLYN SCHMITT
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Professional Associations
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