Health Policy Research Intern: Data, Writing & Policy

Austin Community College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development seminars

Job summary

Austin Community College is offering a paid internship with the Cato Health Policy Studies team in Washington, DC. Interns will conduct research, write policy analyses, and engage in various analytical tasks to support scholars in health policy discussions.

The role requires strong knowledge in health policy and economics, alongside skills in policy writing and data analysis. Interns will participate in intensive professional development seminars and gain hands-on experience in a policy-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze health policy through market-competition and patient-autonomy frameworks.
• Clear, concise policy writing with accurate citations.
• Professionalism and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research for op-eds and policy analyses.
• Draft briefing memos for scholar media appearances.
• Monitor federal and state legislation and prepare summaries.
• Gather data for comparative policy research and create visualizations.
• Assist in organizing policy forums and public programs.

Skills

Knowledge of US health policy

Strong economics background

Clear policy writing

Data literacy

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant coursework

Job description

Austin Community College is offering a paid internship with the Cato Health Policy Studies team in Washington, DC. Interns will conduct research, write policy analyses, and engage in various analytical tasks to support scholars in health policy discussions.

The role requires strong knowledge in health policy and economics, alongside skills in policy writing and data analysis. Interns will participate in intensive professional development seminars and gain hands-on experience in a policy-oriented environment.