Health Communications Intern

ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY AFFILIATED PLANS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowed

Job summary

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. The intern will assist 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

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
• Interest in communications, public relations, and health policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Web and social media management.
• Support newsletter production and editing of public-facing materials.
• Contribute to communications initiatives within a health policy organization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) seeks a fall internto 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 10-12.5hours a week at a rate of $17.95per hour at the ACAP office in Washington, D.C. — some remote work is allowed. The internship would begin in September and continue through December.