Government Relations Internship (Summer 2024)

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Posted: 12-Jan-24

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 73421BR

Job Summary
The Office of Government Relations works with policy decision-makers at the local, state, and national levels to uphold the hospital's mission of providing exceptional clinical care, research, and training for pediatric providers. We work with our partners within the legislature and throughout the community to develop and advocate for policy solutions to keep young people safe and healthy. Learn more about the Government Relations team here .
The Government Relations Intern will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Government Relations team, at the state and federal level, in advancing the Hospital's policy agenda related to healthcare access, Medicaid, social determinants of health, behavioral health, and racial justice
• Managing and assisting with state budget priority tracking and analysis
• Supporting execution of advocacy events with support from Government Relations Specialists ranging in size from 25 - 300+ participants
• Contributing, planning, and executing tours and events designed to educate government officials and community leaders about the Hospital
• Creating infographics for advocacy initiatives and digital communications
• Preparing voter registration and voter education materials
• Attending relevant coalition, legislative, and community meetings, taking notes and maintaining records as requested
• Monitoring departmental CRM databases
• Collaborating with team members to facilitate child health advocacy trainings for hospital staff, volunteers, and patient families
• Researching and writing policy briefings for hospital leaders and elected officials
• Providing minimal administrative support to Government Relations team members, such as tracking advocacy efforts and scheduling meetings with elected officials

To qualify, you must have:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with at least junior standing or a graduate program.
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for child health policy, equity, and legislative advocacy
• Preferred attributes include:
  • A demonstrated commitment, through practice or advocacy, to equity, inclusion, social justice, and community engagement
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, research, and time management skills
  • A strong interest in the legislative process and grassroots advocacy
  • Ability to work well in teams and independently

This is a paid position: $17.50-$22.00/hour; salary is determined by education level.
Schedule: 32 hours per week M-Th from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This internship is a hybrid format, and we expect our interns to be in-person at least twice a week (Tuesday is our all-staff day so it is preferred that the intern work in-person on that day).
Location: Landmark Center, 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215
This opportunity is best suited for students pursuing studies in the fields listed below, but students from other disciplines are encouraged to apply as well:

• Public Health
• Political Science
• Communications
• Public Policy
• Macro Social Work Practice

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