Advocacy Intern
About The Position
The Government Affairs Intern works with DC-based subject matter experts and federal lobbyists, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, to advance Premier’s healthcare advocacy strategy. The role takes a broad approach to problem solving and develops an understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. The intern participates in policy development, primarily concerning hospitals, the medical supply chain, and the continuum of care, as well as approved educational opportunities, thought leadership content development, and learning about Premier’s technologies and solutions for clients. The position supports the federal legislative and regulatory operations of the Premier Government Affairs team, with a key priority of assisting in policy development on issues important to Premier and its members. The position is based in air-conditioned office space. No travel is required. The work is sedentary and involves prolonged stationary periods, computer use, collaboration in close quarters with peers, frequent interaction with others, occasional interruptions, adapting to changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and making independent decisions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Zero or more years of applicable work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex content and adapt it to various audiences.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to adapt and change priorities quickly, meet deadlines, operate computer programs and software, and communicate effectively in person and electronically.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a business environment, in close quarters with peers and with varying interruptions.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods.
- Sedentary physical demands: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to move objects.
- Day-to-day contact with coworkers and/or the public.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in healthcare, business, or policy.
- Demonstrated interest in healthcare performance improvement.
- Demonstrated capability to lead and show value from one’s efforts.
- Currently obtaining a bachelor’s or master’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, political science, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Research complex issues and assist in developing policy responses and advocacy materials (60%).
- Engage with stakeholders, Premier members, and Capitol Hill offices (20%).
- Implement strategies for ongoing PAC and grassroots recruitment and engagement (20%).
- Participate in approved educational opportunities and develop thought leadership content.
- Learn about the technologies and solutions Premier offers its clients.
- Support the federal legislative and regulatory operations of the Premier Government Affairs team.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement program.
- Paid time off.
- Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Perks and discounts.
- Access to on-site and online exercise classes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
