Policy Internship: DC Summer 2020
United States of Care is searching for an intern to join our expanding Washington, DC team during the summer session. The mission of the United States of Care is to ensure that every single American has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. As a nonpartisan nonprofit, we are building and mobilizing a movement to achieve long-lasting solutions that make health care better for everyone.
Internship Overview
The intern will support all departments within United States of Care – policy, public affairs, operations, and state and federal engagement, with particular emphasis on policy. Potential projects include policy research and social media management. Interns will also be encouraged to take advantage of local health care and networking events, and to bring that content back to the office to share with their team.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Support the United States of Care team in research, planning, and operations;
- Be able to read, understand, and summarize information and research in a concise manner for supervisor;
- Stay up to date with current healthcare related policies.
Policy Focus
- Write policy briefs and “one pager” research documents;
- Analyze and track state-level health care policy.
Qualifications
- Must have a strong commitment to ensuring every American has access to quality, affordable health care, and be open to operating in a bipartisan atmosphere exploring multiple policy solutions to achieve that mission;
- Currently enrolled in a masters or undergraduate program, preferably with a focus on Public Health, Public Policy, Health Care, Economics, or Communications;
- Flexible and enthusiastic about working in a startup environment and willing to take on a wide range of tasks necessary to support a growing team;
- Self-directed, takes initiative, and able to manage competing priorities;
- Relevant work or internship experience;
- Strong communications and writing skills;
- Microsoft Office and G Suite proficient;
Commitment
This position is full time. Internships at United States of Care require a minimum three month commitment. Extension of the internship may be possible. Applicants must be located in Washington, DC.
Compensation
This position provides a monthly stipend of $2500 for 40 hours of work per week. There is also the opportunity for school credit, if permitted by your college or university.
Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to jobs@usofcare.org. Please include “POL: DC Summer Internship,” and your last name, in the subject line.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.