Spring Health Justice Policy Intern (DC, Hybrid)

National Partnership for Women & Families; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Partnership for Women & Families in Washington, DC is seeking a Health Justice Graduate Intern to support our Health Justice team in advancing health policy priorities. The spring internship runs January to May and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC.

You will research policy issues, draft blogs and letters, track legislation, attend coalition meetings on Capitol Hill, and contribute to work that advances health equity, maternal health, and reproductive rights.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree (e.g., MPH, MPP, MPA, MSW).
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A commitment to the Partnership's mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze current policy issues impacting reproductive health and rights, health system transformation, and health equity.
• Draft blogs, advocacy letters, fact sheets, and other written materials.
• Track federal and state legislation and regulatory actions.
• Attend coalition meetings and briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and in other venues around DC.
• Contribute to the team's work on transforming how we pay for and deliver care to advance health equity; improving maternity care and addressing the persistent maternal health crisis; and ensuring meaningful access to the full range of reproductive health services, including abortion care and contraception.

Skills

Graduate degree

Strong writing

Research skills

Teamwork

Commitment to mission

Education

Graduate degree (MPH/MPP/MPA/MSW)

Job description

The National Partnership for Women & Families in Washington, DC is seeking a Health Justice Graduate Intern to support our Health Justice team in advancing health policy priorities. The spring internship runs January to May and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC.

You will research policy issues, draft blogs and letters, track legislation, attend coalition meetings on Capitol Hill, and contribute to work that advances health equity, maternal health, and reproductive rights.