Graduate Intern - Government Relations (Austin Based Position)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in Austin, and the preferred candidate will be local to Austin or remain there for the duration of the role. The Graduate Intern assists the Government Relations and/or Legal teams with research and other matters that contribute to the development and implementation of Memorial Hermann Health System’s federal and state government relations strategy. The role monitors federal and state legislative activity and provides weekly written reports to the Vice President of Government Relations. It typically reports to the Vice President of Government Relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Government, Political Science, Public Affairs, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field, or currently enrolled as a Law student.
General working knowledge of federal and state legislative and regulatory processes.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to apply them successfully in public policy advocacy.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing legislative and regulatory environment.
Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret legislation and public policy.

Nice To Haves

Graduate study focused on a relevant government, political science, public affairs, public health, public administration, or public policy field.
Law student with a focus on health care law.
Local to Austin or available to be there for the duration of the role.

Responsibilities

Monitor federal and state legislative activity and provide weekly written reports to the Vice President of Government Relations.
Evaluate the impact and risk of federal and state laws and regulations to MHHS.
Participate in trade association meetings, calls, hearings, and weekly internal meetings.
Manage multiple projects related to legislative and policy activity as needed.
Conduct research and analysis and provide reports on existing and proposed legislative and public policy initiatives.
Prepare issue briefs, bill summaries, testimony letters, presentations, and other appropriate communications relevant to advancing favorable public policy.
Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors, and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department-based goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences, and model Memorial Hermann’s service standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.