Fall 2026 Health Justice Graduate Intern

National Partnership for Women & Families•Washington, DC

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Health Justice Graduate Intern to support our Health Justice team in advancing progressive health policy priorities. The internship runs from June to September and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC. The Health Justice team brings a holistic and integrated lens that reflects the realities of women’s lives, with a particular focus on addressing the systemic racism that drives health inequities. The team’s portfolio prioritizes health system transformation, reproductive health and rights, and maternal health.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or other advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MPP, MPA, MSW, JD)
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
Candidates must be located in the DC/DMV area during their internship and able to reasonably commute to our Washington, D.C. Office for required in-person days.
Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office but they will need to use their own computer when working remotely.

Nice To Haves

If you don't have access to your own computer, please email [email protected] to arrange for alternative arrangements.

Responsibilities

Research and analyze current policy issues
Draft briefs/memoranda, fact sheets, and other written materials
Track federal legislation and regulatory actions.
Opportunity to attend coalition meetings and briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and in other venues around D.C.
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.