Public Health Policy Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)

American Public Health Association

6d • 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.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships.
• Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Research and analysis experience
• Strong interest in public health policy issues
• Cover letter
• Resume
• A writing sample
• Unofficial transcript
• List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).
• Candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship.
• Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

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 briefing 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees