Fall 2026 - National Commission on Learning Ecosystems Intern, Education and Work (Paid)

New America’s Education & Work programs (Ed & Work programs) seek an intern to assist with coordination of meetings, events, and initiatives related to the National Commission on Learning Ecosystems (NCLE). This position is part of the birth–12th grade team at New America, led by the senior director who is committed to providing mentorship and valuable learning opportunities where the intern can develop and become an integral member of the team.
The ideal candidate will be able to dedicate between 10 to 15 hours per week to the role and ideally begin the second week of September. The candidate should be available through December 18, 2026, with the potential option to extend in the spring semester, depending on the needs of the National Commission and the interest/availability of the candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the NCLE program manager to give notice of monthly meetings, coordinate materials, and organize requested materials for meetings of the commission
• Coordinate virtual monthly meetings for educators and education leaders around the country who have signed up for virtual learning communities related to ecosystems
• Develop content for our LinkedIn community
• Organize data and tools related to place-based learning ecosystems
• Provide support for public events, such as helping panelists prepare and greeting guests

Qualifications:

• Interest or relevant experience in domestic policy and in education broadly speaking (including nonprofits, schools, museums, and libraries), plus interest or relevant experience in communications or organizational governance
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Experience or interest in managing and monitoring LinkedIn accounts
• Ability to take initiative and to collaborate and communicate effectively in a hybrid team;
• Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with collaborative platforms for scheduling, document sharing, and task management.

Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with remote work and office attendance on designated days or as needed.

The hourly rate will be between $18 to $20, depending on experience.
 

No phone calls or emails will be answered.

Originality and Transparency: At New America, we value authentic voices and intellectual property rights. All application materials, including cover letters, writing samples, and any other submissions, must be solely your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools like ChatGPT, language models, or other artificial intelligence writing assistants is strictly prohibited for any part of your job application. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content will be immediately disqualified from consideration. Applicants have a responsibility to be fully transparent about authorship and any tools or resources utilized. We celebrate human ingenuity and want to hear your genuine thoughts and experiences.

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