Intern, Government Affairs and Advocacy

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses

2h

About The Position

AWHONN seeks a self-starter to assist with government affairs, advocacy, and office tasks. The intern will support the government affairs director with government relations, advocacy, public policy, grassroots outreach, and related work. The opportunity provides first-hand experience in an association’s government affairs, public policy, and advocacy operation and is designed for a candidate preparing for a career in government affairs, nursing, or healthcare policy.

The intern will learn how a professional association seeks to influence public policy and become familiar with the background and substance of selected policies AWHONN advocates for. Learning activities include preparing for and participating in meetings with policymakers; drafting correspondence, member updates, talking points, letters to the editor, and op-eds; reading legislation, proposed rules, and research articles; and attending briefings. The position is unpaid, with commencement, duration, hours per week, and schedule flexible and negotiable.

Requirements

• Interest in federal legislative processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in nonprofit and association management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Write advocacy materials, including op-eds, updates, letters, and alerts.
• Monitor the advocacy email inbox and respond in writing to requests for public policy information affecting the health of women and newborns and the nursing profession.
• Attend coalition meetings, hearings, and briefings; take notes and report back.
• Assist with scheduling and attend Congressional and regulatory meetings for learning purposes when appropriate.
• Monitor assigned issues.
• Prepare presentations, legislative fact sheets, and issue briefs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed