Position Title: Intern, Policy and Legislative Affairs and Health Care Access
Salary: $13.00 per hour
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Manager, Policy & Legislative Affairs and Senior Manager, Health Care Access
Purpose and Description
The Policy and Legislative Affairs (PLA) Intern will assist the PLA team in the implementation of NASTAD's legislative and policy positions on federal appropriations and authorization legislation related to HIV and hepatitis issues. Supports the day-to-day legislative activity needed to implement the federal legislative and regulatory goals. Assists in tracking, monitoring, researching, and preparing advocacy documents on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy issues and legislation. Assists in coordination of Hill visits for staff and coalitions, as well as participation in visits. The Intern will also work closely with the Health Care Access staff on projects related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in health department HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis programs.
Essential Functions
- Assist in the implementation of strategies, developed by PLA staff, to achieve legislative and regulatory goals.
- Researching and writing advocacy documents and fact sheets on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy and health reform issues.
- Assist in coordination of Hill visit scheduling.
- Write update on federal activities for NASTAD newsletters.
- Attending Congressional hearings and coalition meetings.
- Preparation of briefing materials, correspondence and mailings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Skills/Knowledge
- Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
Experience/Education
- In process of receiving Bachelors or Masters degree in a political science, public policy, health or other relevant area of study.
- Basic knowledge of legislative process and interest in advancing responsible HIV/AIDS and hepatitis public policy.
Physical Effort and Dexterity
Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking
- Excellent verbal and written command of the English language.
Environment and Scheduling
- Interest in working with a national HIV/AIDS public health organization.
- Interest in working within a diverse work environment.
This is an FLSA non-exempt position.
Employer's Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any lawful reason.
Internships at NASTAD are voluntary, at-will relationships for no defined period of time, but in not case for duration of more than one year.
