Trust for America's Health Intern
Trust for America’s Health
2023 Summer Internship Application (In-person, remote, or hybrid options available)
Trust for America's Health (TFAH) is searching for motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates to join our Summer 2023 internship program, running from May 2023 to August 2023.
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 2023 to August 2023, 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.
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 more information about Trust for America’s Health, visit www.tfah.org. For questions, please contact internships@tfah.org
Trust for America’s Health 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.