Health Justice Graduate Intern

We are seeking a Health Justice Graduate Intern to support our Health Justice team in advancing progressive health policy priorities. The spring internship runs from January to May and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC. The Health Justice team brings a holistic and integrated lens that reflects the realities of women's lives, with a particular focus on addressing the systemic racism that drives health inequities. The team's portfolio prioritizes reproductive health and rights, health system transformation, and maternal health. As a Health Justice Intern, You Will Research and analyze current policy issues impacting reproductive health and rights, health system transformation, and health equity Draft blogs, advocacy letters, fact sheets, and other written materials Track federal and state legislation and regulatory actions. Have the opportunity to attend coalition meetings and briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and in other venues around DC Contribute to the team's work on transforming how we pay for and deliver care to advance health equity; improving maternity care and addressing the persistent maternal health crisis; and ensuring meaningful access to the full range of reproductive health services, including abortion care and contraception. Qualifications Currently pursuing a graduate degree (e.g., MPH, MPP, MPA, MSW) Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative Ability to work both independently and collaboratively A commitment to the Partnership's mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women Compensation $18.40 per hour. Internship Dates This internship runs from January through May. Start and end dates are flexible and will be confirmed before the intern's first day. Work Schedule Internships are available on a part-time (15-25 hours per week) or full-time (26-37.50 hours per week) basis. We recognize that some students may have academic commitments. In those cases, a reduced schedule may be considered, but interns must still be able to commit to a consistent pre-set weekly schedule during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. This role requires sustained work blocks and is not designed for intermittent or short-interval availability. Location and In-Office Requirements This is a Washington, D.C. based internship. Candidates must be located in the DC/DMV area during their internship and able to reasonably commute to our Washington, D.C. Office for required in-person days. Full-time interns are required to work from the DC office at least four (4) times per month. Part-time interns two (2) times per month. In-office days will be scheduled in advance. This internship is not fully remote. Technology and Equipment Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office and are generally expected to use their own computer when working remotely. Office and Team Culture The National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted. The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see the 'know your rights' resources published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and D.C. Office of Human Rights for more information. If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this internship. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Partnership for Women & Families