2027 Summer Internship – Public Policy & Government Relations

Vizient • Washington, DC

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Vizient is seeking a dedicated and passionate intern to support its Office of Public Policy and Government Relations in Washington, DC during the summer of 2027. The office advocates and serves as a liaison on policy and legislative issues affecting healthcare organizations. The team researches emerging legislative and regulatory issues and coordinates appropriate responses.

This is a full-time, paid internship lasting 10 weeks, from June 1, 2027, through August 6, 2027, at $25 per hour. The intern will receive a supervisor who mentors and develops business skills and monitors work experiences. Interns participate in formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, community service, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders.

The position is based in Vizient’s Washington, DC office. The schedule is in-office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays worked from home.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university and in favorable academic standing.
• Have completed sophomore year as an undergraduate before the internship begins, or have recently completed a degree.
• Have knowledge of or demonstrated interest in politics and/or policy, including legislative and regulatory processes at the federal, state, or local level.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct public policy, legislative, regulatory, or healthcare research and analysis.
• Have strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise policy memos, summaries, briefing materials, or other professional communications.
• Be able to analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex information and apply problem-solving skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills for working with the team, internal business partners, and external stakeholders.
• Have strong project coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Specific interest in health policy.
• Previous experience with local, state, or federal government entities, advocacy or policy organizations, and/or healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Public Policy & Government Relations team and assist staff in developing and executing legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies.
• Research key policy priorities and conduct public policy, legislative, regulatory, or healthcare research and analysis.
• Represent Vizient at Congressional hearings and briefings hosted by partner organizations, think tanks, federal agencies, and academic institutions, and attend meetings with government officials.
• Support the development of advocacy collateral and other policy-related communications, including grassroots engagement.
• Help develop educational materials and draft regulatory summaries and comment letters.
• Participate in health sector advocacy group meetings to learn about shared policy priorities.
• Provide administrative office support as needed.
• Update public policy web pages.
• Prepare policy memos and PowerPoint slides.
• Support political engagement and reporting.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $25 per hour.
• Mentoring and business skills development.
• Formal training and on-the-job learning.
• Exposure to senior leadership and networking opportunities with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Skills development in advocacy strategy, government relations, policy research and analysis, writing, communications, and project management.
• Personalized strengths coaching.
• Participation in company meetings, culture events, community impact projects, and team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern