Fall 2026 Health Justice Graduate Intern

National Partnership for Women & Families • Washington, DC

2d • 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern