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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 in the NEA Internship Program, Center for Communications, Opinion Research, 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, editing, using Internet applications and social media; participating in and assisting with partnership events, meetings and policy forums; visits to Capitol Hill; and other appropriate program-related activities.
Position Summary
The NEA partners with institutions of higher education, intern programs and other organizations to identify interns - generally 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, Opinion Research, of the National Education Association. This internship in a DC based position and, based on managerial approval, may be virtual, hybrid or on-site at NEA Headquarters.
Center for Communication Polling Intern assignments include:
Performing data analysis for completed surveys
Reviewing, editing and testing research instruments
Programming surveys, extracting data to build data visualizations
Help with drafting and building presentations of key findings
Monitoring the fielding of research instruments
Observing qualitative research engagements
Expected skills and opportunities for development that the Center for Communications Polling Intern may obtain have the opportunity to develop/obtain from this educational experienceL
Understanding of data analysis for surveys
Knowledge and understanding of research instruments and related testing
Survey programming and data extraction for building data visualizations
Strategies for delivering presentations on key findings
Understanding of qualitative research engagements
Additional Proposed Intern Activities: NEA interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with NEA staff and participate in a variety of meaningful learning experiences, projects and opportunities during the internship. In addition to participating in assigned Center/department activities, based on their skills and interests, interns will also have opportunities to participate in relevant NEA sponsored and/or approved group activities that may occur at NEA or in the Washington Metropolitan area. The group activities may include participation in interviews with the NEA President and Executive Director, and organizational leadership and staff, observing NEA events such as Representative Assembly events, Board meetings or cross Center/department events, and participating in policy forums, organizing or lobbying activities or organized partner or Intern events in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, such as Washington DC Intern Week.
Additionally, NEA Interns will learn about the NEA, its role in public education, issues affecting NEA members at the national, state and local level and advocacy strategies to support members and the students they serve. In addition to obtaining experience in their area of interest, interns may develop skills in collaboration, communication, writing, research, analysis, preparing reports, interviewing, and use of organizing tools and strategies
TO APPLY:
Please upload and submit the following documents with your application in Workday :
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.
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Internship
Employment type
Part-time
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