Do you enjoy making complex ideas accessible to a more general audience? Do you love the challenge of developing engaging messaging and exploring new ways of sharing content online? Do you want to raise the public profile of education issues that are at the forefront of the national policy debate? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this communications internship opportunity with the Education Policy Program at New America (EPP) may be a good fit for you. This position allows you to work on many issues from early and elementary education through workforce development and adult learning.
The EPP communications intern is responsible for assisting in the development of communications activities to raise the public profile of the Education Policy Program, its work, and its staff using a variety of media tactics and channels.
This position can be remote or hybrid based in Washington, DC.
The internship runs approximately from the end of April through mid-December and can possibly be extended based on performance. The start and end dates are flexible.
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How to Apply
Submit a resume, and either a writing sample (no more than three pages) OR an example of a social media campaign that you led, explaining the goal, the approach, and the outcome. Please do not submit a cover letter. They will not be reviewed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We would like to fill this position by the end of February or early-March.
Operating status and Vaccine Policy: New America has made the safety of our staff and our surrounding community a top priority. As part of that commitment, New America staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. New America will require all staff to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to be in the DC office. We consider requests for medical or religious accommodations.
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New America is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one's employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.
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