Paid Public Policy & Government Relations Intern — DC

Vizient; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fridays work from home

Job summary

Vizient’s Public Policy and Government Relations internship in Washington, DC, offers hands-on experience across policy research, advocacy strategy, and communications within a bipartisan team. Interns receive mentorship, support from a supervisor, and opportunities to engage in community projects throughout the summer of 2027.

The program runs June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027 with a pay rate of $25 per hour. In-office work Monday through Thursday, with Fridays work-from-home.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university and in favorable academic standing.
• Must have completed sophomore year prior to start or recently completed your degree.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in politics and policy, including federal/state/local level (health policy preferred).
• Ability to conduct public policy, legislative, regulatory, or healthcare research and analysis.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise policy memos, summaries, briefing materials.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex information and manage deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with team and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a partner to the Public Policy & Government Relations team.
• Assist staff in developing and executing legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies; conduct policy research.
• Represent Vizient at hearings and briefings; attend meetings with government officials.
• Support development of advocacy communications collateral and policy-related communications.
• Aid in drafting regulatory summaries and comment letters.
• Participate in health sector advocacy group meetings to learn policy priorities.
• Provide administrative support and help update policy pages and materials.

Skills

Policy research

Written communication

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Enrolled in four-year college/university

Sophomore year completed

Interest in health policy

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vizient’s Public Policy and Government Relations internship in Washington, DC, offers hands-on experience across policy research, advocacy strategy, and communications within a bipartisan team. Interns receive mentorship, support from a supervisor, and opportunities to engage in community projects throughout the summer of 2027.

The program runs June 1, 2027 to August 6, 2027 with a pay rate of $25 per hour. In-office work Monday through Thursday, with Fridays work-from-home.