Intern-Corporate advocacy-Nemours National Office of Policy and Prevention

Nemours • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Child Health Policy and Advocacy Intern. The paid internship supports the Nemours Children's Health, National Office of Policy and Prevention, Policy and Advocacy Team (federal government). The team focuses on several policy areas, including Medicaid and children's coverage, whole child health, mental and behavioral health, early care and education, maternal and infant health, and nutrition and physical activity. Interns become familiar with these and other health policy areas while developing skills in policy research and analysis, writing, organization, and government relations.

Requirements

• Current graduate student in public health, public policy, or related field
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Motivation to learn about policy topics
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Practicum or other applied experience requirements for their educational degree

Responsibilities

• Assist in background research and analysis to support the development of memos, backgrounders, white papers, issue briefs, fact sheets, and letters to Congress
• Assist in the development of quarterly newsletters and literature scans focused on whole child health
• Provide support for communications projects and publications, including the development of communications materials (i.e. social media posts, internal newsletters) and proofreading and design support
• Attend (virtually and in-person) and prepare summaries of coalition meetings and other relevant meetings, webinars, and various executive and legislative branch activities such as briefings, hearings, and markups
• Assist the team with preparing for congressional lobby days and to attend congressional briefings, convenings, and other events
• Conduct legislative and policy research and help maintain legislative/regulatory tracking processes
• Provide administrative support to the team, as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Opportunity to network and establish professional contacts in the health policy industry

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree