2027 Summer Internship – Public Policy & Government Relations

Vizient•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vizient’s Office of Public Policy and Government Relations in Washington, DC advocates and serves as a liaison on policy and legislative issues affecting the healthcare organizations it serves. The office’s bipartisan team researches emerging legislative and regulatory issues and coordinates responses. The intern will support government relations and public policy projects during Vizient’s 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship program, which runs from June 1, 2027, through August 6, 2027, at $25 per hour. The intern will work with the Public Policy & Government Relations team on advocacy strategy, policy research and analysis, communications, and educational materials. The role includes attending hearings, briefings, meetings with government officials, and health-sector advocacy group meetings. The internship also provides mentoring, training, exposure to senior leadership and external stakeholders, networking, strengths coaching, and opportunities to participate in company events and a community impact project. The position is based in Vizient’s Washington, DC office. The work schedule is in-office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays working 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 interacting with the team, internal Vizient 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

Partner with the Public Policy & Government Relations team.
Assist staff in developing and executing legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies and research key policy priorities.
Represent Vizient at Congressional hearings and briefings held by partner organizations, think tanks, federal agencies, and academic institutions; attend meetings with government officials.
Support the development of advocacy communications materials and other policy-related communications, including grassroots engagement.
Support the development of educational materials and assist in drafting 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.