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Summer Health Policy, Research, and Advocacy Internship (Remote, Unpaid)

Summer Health Policy, Research, and Advocacy Internship (Remote, Unpaid)


Summary:

Global Health Action is looking for a Policy, Research, and Advocacy Intern. The Intern will provide programmatic, research, and analytical support to the Health Systems Advisor at Global Health Action. S/he will gain valuable knowledge and experience about the complex system and factors affecting health policy at international and national levels and how to influence them. This internship requires 20hrs/week (mandatory: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-2pm EST; Five Orientation days 10am-2pm EST). This is a part-time, unpaid internship opportunity. Internship timeframe: A minimum of 12 weeks (May 26 - August 15, 2025) for 20 hrs per week. The position is remote with the option to be hybrid. The intern will have the opportunity to become exposed to pressing ethical issues in global health, become familiar with working with coalitions and collaborative concepts, and work with a supervisor who is interested in mentoring. Click here to listen to what our prior interns have to say.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct health policy research and analysis on topics relevant to global health and development and draft summary/position papers

  • Monitor and track policy developments and team activities

  • Analyze state and federal legislation related to global health, development, health workers, and other health issues of concern to communities in low-resourced settings

  • Attend meetings, and events, take detailed notes, and report back

  • Research, draft, edit, and format public-facing content and materials, such as talking points, briefs, and reports

  • Other duties and tasks as assigned

Learning Outcomes:

  • Will learn about core elements of the U.S. and Global policymaking process, the roles of various parties and key stakeholders in crafting policy, and GHA’s issue areas

  • Will gain experience conducting research and analysis for policy and advocacy aims

  • Will learn about administrative and legislative advocacy strategies

  • Will have the opportunity to observe, interact, and network with INGO partners and coalitions

  • Will learn about the process of coordinating advocacy across an international NGO


Qualifications:

  • Graduate student preferred

  • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills (writing sample required)

  • Knowledge of, or interest in, global health or foreign policy

  • Knowledge of internet research sources, including media search engines

  • Familiarity with the federal legislative process

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word (including creating graphs, charts, and tables), Excel and Power Point

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced work environment

  • Facility with social media.

  • Ability to work productively in a team environment as well as under minimal supervision, taking the initiative to ask questions as needed

  • Academic and/or legal research and analysis skills are a plus

  • Graphic design skills and experience creating visual materials are a plus


Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume when applying. Please include your available days and times. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume will not be considered.


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DATE POSTED
April 11, 2025

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