Public Health Policy Internship: 2027 spring term

American Public Health Association•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Public health policy interns work primarily with staff in the Center for Public Health Policy (Center) and receive hands-on experience and insight into the integration of science, policy and practice in public health. The Center aims to influence public policy at all levels of government and within the private sector, and to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Center creates innovative, analytical and informative resources that cover a wide range of public health disciplines and topics, such as climate change, health reform, chemical exposures, food safety, health equity, built environment, obesity prevention, public health infrastructure, and more. This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.

Requirements

Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.
Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Research and analysis experience.
Strong interest in public health policy issues.
Must be able to work in the US during the internship.

Nice To Haves

Internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work experience in the above-mentioned areas.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis to develop factsheets, issue briefs and other educational resources on a variety of issue areas including public health infrastructure, health reform, obesity prevention, health equity, and workforce.
Attend relevant briefings and seminars.
Provide support for webinars.
Assist with committee and partner meetings.
Work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.