Federal Legislative Affairs Intern (Public Health)

Center for Science in the Public Interest; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship wage

Part-time, 10 weeks

$18.40/hour pay

Job summary

The Center For Science In The Public Interest invites students from undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools to join a paid internship program. The intern will work with the legislative affairs team to support CSPI’s federal policy goals, gaining hands-on research, policy analysis, and outreach experience.

The 10-week spring internship is part-time (10 hours per week), in the DC metro area with in-person meetings. Pay is $18.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a public health, nutrition, public policy or related degree program.
• Based in the DC metro area and available for in-person meetings with Congressional offices.
• Excellent research and writing skills with ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize public health and nutrition research.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks appropriately to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and research assistance to support federal policy work.
• Help identify and cultivate relationships with newly elected members of Congress.
• Assist the team in developing well-written, persuasive materials to advance CSPI’s policy goals.
• Identify and track new bills within CSPI’s priority areas.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Independent work

Policy advocacy

Education

Public health/public policy degree

Job description

The Center For Science In The Public Interest invites students from undergraduate, graduate, law and medical schools to join a paid internship program. The intern will work with the legislative affairs team to support CSPI’s federal policy goals, gaining hands-on research, policy analysis, and outreach experience.

The 10-week spring internship is part-time (10 hours per week), in the DC metro area with in-person meetings. Pay is $18.40 per hour.