Intern Intern, Policy and Legislative Affairs
NASTAD is hiring a remote Intern Intern, Policy and Legislative Affairs. The career level for this job opening is Entry Level and is accepting Washington, DC based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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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. The PLA Intern supports the day-to-day legislative activity needed to implement federal legislative and regulatory goals. The PLA Intern will assist in tracking, monitoring, researching, and preparing advocacy documents on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy issues and legislation and coordinate and participate in Hill visits.
Essential Duties
- Assist in the implementation of strategies, developed by PLA staff, to achieve legislative and regulatory goals
- Research and write advocacy documents, fact sheets, and newsletters on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy and health reform issues
- Assist in coordination of Hill visit scheduling
- Attend Congressional hearings and coalition meetings as assigned
- Prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and mailings
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 Office applications
- In process of receiving Bachelor 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 and hepatitis public policy