Health Justice Graduate Intern

National Partnership for Women & Families • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Justice Graduate Intern supports the Health Justice team in advancing progressive health policy priorities. The team uses a holistic, integrated lens that reflects the realities of women’s lives and focuses on addressing systemic racism that drives health inequities. Its portfolio prioritizes reproductive health and rights, health system transformation, and maternal health. The internship runs from January through May, with flexible start and end dates confirmed before the intern’s first day. It is based in Washington, D.C., and is hybrid rather than fully remote. Interns must be located in the DC/DMV area and able to commute to the office for scheduled in-person days. Interns may work part-time or full-time and must maintain a consistent weekly schedule during regular business hours. The organization has a collaborative, collegial work environment and requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and up to date on recommended vaccinations, subject to stated exemptions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree, such as an MPH, MPP, MPA, or MSW.
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to the Partnership’s mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women.
• Must be located in the DC/DMV area during the internship and able to reasonably commute to the Washington, D.C. office for required in-person days.
• Must be able to commit to a consistent, preset weekly schedule during regular business hours; the role requires sustained work blocks and is not designed for intermittent or short-interval availability.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before starting and up to date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption is granted.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze policy issues affecting 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, briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and at other venues in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Contribute to work transforming how care is paid for and delivered to advance health equity.
• Contribute to work improving maternity care and addressing the maternal health crisis.
• Contribute to work 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