What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEA Summer Internship - Human and Civil Rights (Center for Racial and Social Justice) position at National Education Association?
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Posting Period:
April 20, 2026 - Until Filled
Employee Type:
OO112 Human & Civil Rights Department (HCR), SHORTTERM Short-term Temps
Position Type:
Intern (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
Position Details:
NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating as a NEA Counter Disinformation Intern in the NEA Internship Program, Center for Racial and Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights Department, for the Summer 2026 session, which will begin on or after May 4, 2026, and will end on or before August 10, 2026. 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 memos and materials, curating disinformation reports, participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and forums, and other appropriate program-related activities.
NEA Internship Position Summary:
The 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 Racial and Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights Department, of the National Education Association. The focus of the internship will be on advancing racial and social justice issues, with a particular focus on anti-racism resources and curriculum, LGBTQ rights, restorative practices, school-to-prison pipeline, voting rights, gender equity, women’s rights, culturally responsive & sustaining education, and immigration advocacy.
This internship format may be hybrid, virtual, or on-site at NEA Headquarters.
Racial and Social Justice Intern assignments include:
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience.
Racial and Social Justice 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.
Target Hire Date: 6/9/2025
Target End Date: 08/14/2025
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.
Posting Period:
April 20, 2026 - Until Filled
Employee Type:
OO112 Human & Civil Rights Department (HCR), SHORTTERM Short-term Temps
Position Type:
Intern (Fixed Term)
Position Details:
Position Details:
NEA is accepting applications for individuals interested in participating as a NEA Counter Disinformation Intern in the NEA Internship Program, Center for Racial and Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights Department, for the Summer 2026 session, which will begin on or after May 4, 2026, and will end on or before August 10, 2026. 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 memos and materials, curating disinformation reports, participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings, and forums, and other appropriate program-related activities.
NEA Internship Position Summary:
The 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 Racial and Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights Department, of the National Education Association. The focus of the internship will be on advancing racial and social justice issues, with a particular focus on anti-racism resources and curriculum, LGBTQ rights, restorative practices, school-to-prison pipeline, voting rights, gender equity, women’s rights, culturally responsive & sustaining education, and immigration advocacy.
This internship format may be hybrid, virtual, or on-site at NEA Headquarters.
Racial and Social Justice Intern assignments include:
- Supporting racial and social justice data collection & resource dissemination.
- Conduct research on racial and social justice topics.
- Brainstorm ideas for digital content across NEA’s owned online platforms.
- Research social media and online resources for new issues/trends in racial and social justice advocacy
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the intern may obtain from this educational experience.
Racial and Social Justice Intern will have the opportunity to develop/obtain:
- Organization skills
- Experience working under deadline pressure
- Keyboarding
- Experience Using Social Media
- Conducting Online Research
- Interviewing skills
- Writing and editing skills
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.
Target Hire Date: 6/9/2025
Target End Date: 08/14/2025
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.
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