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Summer Internship

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is searching for motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates to join our Summer 2024 internship program, running from May 2024 to August 2024.

Located in Washington, DC, TFAH is a non-profit, non-partisan public health policy, research, and advocacy organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority. TFAH envisions a nation that values the health and well-being of all and where prevention and health equity are foundational to policymaking at all levels of society. TFAH’s key focus areas include public health preparedness, obesity, health equity, substance misuse and suicide, public health funding, population health, and healthy aging, all with an emphasis on advancing health equity and addressing the social and economic factors that affect a person’s and community’s health.

During the internship, the selected candidates will have the chance to gain hands-on experience on a variety of public health policy-related issues, enhance their professional skills, and receive mentorship and general professional development opportunities.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact through advocacy, strategic communications, and policy development, we would love to hear from you! This paid summer internship, which runs from May 2024 to August 2024, requires the intern to work 20 to 30 hours per week. TFAH is currently seeking an intern for each of the following opportunities:

  • Communications and Policy Research: TFAH’s Communications and Policy Research team engages in strategic communications and outreach activities, and disseminates relevant and timely research, analysis, and evidence of proven practices to inform decision makers and stakeholders to foster policy change. The Communications and Policy Research intern will help with data collection, internet research and literature reviews, researching and drafting communications/marketing documents, and assisting with the planning and promotion of webinars, report releases, and social media campaigns. The intern will also attend briefings, hearings, meetings and participate in other organizational efforts.
  • Government Relations: TFAH’s Government Relations team builds and maintains relationships with federal executive and legislative officials and works with national partners and policymakers to impact policy change. The Government Relations intern will help with researching Congressional background information, and other materials; setting up meetings with Congressional staffers and partners; doing research for and drafting regulatory letters; and entering information into a database. The intern will also attend briefings, hearings, meetings and participate in other organizational efforts.

Note: The intern may provide support to other departments at TFAH as needed.

Requirements
The ideal candidate for this internship should be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a program in public health, public policy, political science, communications, or a related field. A strong interest in public health and policy, particularly in regard to promoting health equity and addressing the social determinants of health within TFAH’s priority areas, is desired. Strong writing and organizational abilities are a must, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.

This is a paid internship, offering $18.50 per hour for undergraduate students and $21.50 per hour for graduate students. This position can be in-person, remote, or hybrid within Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland.

If in-person, TFAH currently requires in-office presence at least two days per week, and requires in-office interns to be up to date with the recommended COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In accordance with applicable law, TFAH will consider potential reasonable accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for a bona fide medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete this application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For questions, please contact [email protected]

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Policy Development Manager

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), a leading public health policy, research, and advocacy organization, seeks an insightful, health equity-focused Policy Development Manager with the ability to manage and support department initiatives across a range of public health policy issues.  This position will work with the Director of Policy to engage partners, offer broad expertise and knowledge in public health, and support the identification of emergent policy issues.

TFAH is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority.  Some focus areas at TFAH include public health funding, public health preparedness, obesity and chronic disease, health equity, substance misuse and suicide, population health, and healthy aging.

Core Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Policy, core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Manages key components of assigned Policy Development initiative(s), such as efforts focused on state public health policy and social determinants of health, among others.
  • Leads development and implementation of technical assistance component of initiative(s).
  • Develops relationships with key stakeholders nationally and at state and local levels.
  • Supports the planning and execution of webinars, policy convenings, and learning and action networks/collaboratives. May initiate planning and execution activities, as appropriate.
  • Conducts policy research and writes policy reports, issue briefs, and other materials.
  • Develops and manages content for initiative(s)-related communications.
  • Delivers presentations and speeches at conferences and meetings.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

  • 5-7 years of relevant policy experience, preferably in health policy and/or health equity.
  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, health administration or a related field.
  • Knowledge of social determinants of health, public health, and/or advancing health equity through policy and programs
  • Understand multiple levels of policy development and implementation federally and across U.S. states and localities.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize policy information.
  • Ability to understand policy environments and tailor writing and projects for policymaker and general audiences.
  • Experience with research, analysis, and writing.
  • Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines at once.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team with confidence and reliability.
  • Commitment to a non-partisan approach and the gravitas and maturity to engage with diverse audiences and perspectives.

This position is based in Washington, DC and currently requires in-office presence at least two days per week. TFAH requires its employees to be up to date with the recommended COVID-19 vaccinations, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In accordance with applicable law, TFAH will consider potential reasonable accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for a bona fide medical reason or because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

To Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] with “Policy Development Manager” in the subject line. Please, no calls or faxes.

 

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is an equal opportunity employer. TFAH does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.