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internship - Washington, DC

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20013, United States
Organization: Men's Health Network
Area of Focus: Family and Parenting, Health and Medicine, Health, Mental, Men's Issues, Veterans’ Issues
Skill(s): clerical, Social Media and Online Marketing, Writing
End date: March 3, 2010
Last updated: August 29, 2009
Language(s): English
Start date: August 29, 2009
Last day to apply: March 3, 2010
Paid or unpaid: Unpaid

Description:

Experience the excitement of working on Capitol Hill in DC.

Watch what people say about the MHN intern experience:
Suzy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75yTmh-emr8

John:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyVHh1Gftbk

Chris:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfS5dg-ycP4

This internship opportunity could include, but is not be limited to:

Public Policy:
Direct advocacy - preparation of educational briefings for Congressional staff
Attending Congressional hearings and local seminars
Developing testimony for various legislative and Congressional hearings

Watch examples of MHN public policy initiatives:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-xLkPm57Qo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxkk_qnyxAY

Health outreach:
Development of original health informational brochures and literature hand-outs
Represent MHN at trade shows and public policy events
Internet correspondence with various health e-mail groups

Research issues such as:
Health disparities in education and medical research
Family issues such as adoption, child abuse, custody, foster care and welfare

This is a hands-on experience in public policy. Qualifications include enthusiasm, basic computer skills, confidence in written and oral communication skills and being an independent initiator. Work hours are negotiable and flexible.

A learning plan is tailored to best suit your interests upon arrival at the Men’s Health Network.

Application instructions:

Send resume, your goals, a writing sample, and dates of your internship to:

men@menshealthnetwork.org

or fax to: 202-543-2727

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