Public Affairs Intern (Unpaid - Summer 2026)

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties•Anaheim, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) has a non-paid part-time opportunity for a Public Affairs Intern in Anaheim, CA. This opportunity in unpaid. Tentative start date in Summer 2026. The Public Affairs intern will support programming for Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino County's Public Affairs Department, under both a 501c3 and 501c4 capacity. This internship allows students to gain hands-on experience in community organizing, advocacy, and electoral work. The intern will support education and awareness for reproductive health care issues and use core organizing tactics to advance the advocacy priorities of PPOSBC and the Community Action Fund of PPOSBC. The intern will be tasked with helping mobilize their college/university campus to get involved. The ideal candidate is engaging, professional, has great communication skills, and supports reproductive health care rights and issues. This role will assist a highly driven and passionate team; therefore, an interest in healthcare advocacy and working with diverse communities is highly desired. At PPOSBC, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and are dedicated to providing you with unique benefits that meet the needs of you and your family. We are proud to offer a range of plans that help protect you in the case of illness or injury including: A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability. Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment! Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits! Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more! To view our detailed benefits guide, please visit our career site at www.pposbccareers.org Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, preferably in the field of Public Health, Health Sciences, or other related fields.
Strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Planned Parenthood.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail, strong professionalism, and an ability to work in a team environment are required
Able to work flexible hours as needed, which may include evenings and weekends
Must have reliable transportation
Minimum of 1 semester/quarter time commitment
Strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service is required.
Must thrive in a fast paced, rigorous environment with changing priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Must demonstrate high level computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
This position requires travel to other sites and locations; if using a personal vehicle to meet this requirement, a valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of CA vehicle code are required.
Abortion patients are cared for at each of our health centers and in part through the administrative, support, and other non-clinical services provided at all PPOSBC locations and by all PPOSBC employees, and supporting these critical services is an essential job duty and fundamental responsibility of all employees.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English & Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate campus and local communities about reproductive health care services, access, and the importance of safeguarding reproductive rights.
Actively participate in advocacy events.
Support engagement with schools and community-based agencies by conducting research into potential new sites and maintaining contact lists
Use key organizing tactics to help advance PPOSBC and CAF PPOSBC’s advocacy work.
Provide administrative support as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, and long term disability.
Benefits coverage starts after one full month of employment!
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday benefits!
Generous 401(k) matching contributions and more!
Gain knowledge about sexual & reproductive health advocacy, community outreach, and programming, with additional skills and training provided based on interest and relevance
Develop community engagement skills by gaining hands on experience attending outreach events, talking with community members, and supporting relationships with community partners
Gain experience in advocacy and community organizing work while contributing to Planned Parenthood’s mission to empower communities and advocate for equitable reproductive health care access for all.
Gain office experience in a dynamic and fun work environment
Have a skills-based internship where they will learn skills that can be used in future employment
Receive recommendations and references for graduate school, internships, fellowships, awards, and jobs
Gain school credit and/or community service-learning hours