Health Communications Intern

Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) seeks a fall intern to support communications and research on Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and the health insurance Marketplace. This role offers hands-on experience in a leading health policy organization in Washington, DC.

You will assist with web and social media management, newsletter production, and editing public-facing materials while developing strong written and digital communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have an interest in communications, public relations, and health policy.
• Excellent verbal, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the communications staff on Web and social media management, newsletter production, and editing public-facing materials.
• Assist with other communications initiatives and gain exposure to health policy advocacy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Newsletter production

Job description

The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) seeks a fall intern to provide communications and research support on projects and advocacy related to Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and the health insurance Marketplace. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading organization committed to increasing access to quality health services for people with lower incomes or significant health needs. The position requires excellent verbal, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

About ACAP

ACAP represents 92 health plans, which collectively provide health coverage to more than 30 million people. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly sponsored health programs. For more information, visit communityplans.net.

Internship Description

The intern will be responsible for supporting the communications staff on a variety of tasks, which may include assisting with Web and social media management, newsletter production, editing public-facing materials, and other communications initiatives. The intern will learn important written and digital communications skills as well as be exposed to a dynamic and growing health policy organization.

Qualifications

To be eligible for the internship, an applicant must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have an interest in communications, public relations, and health policy. The intern will work 10-12.5 hours a week at a rate of $17.95 per hour at the ACAP office in Washington, D.C. - some remote work is allowed. The internship would begin in September and continue through December.