[Hiring] Intern, Government Affairs and Advocacy @Association of Women's Health, Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses

Role Description

AWHONN seeks a self-starter to assist with government affairs, advocacy, and office tasks. Specifically, the intern will assist the government affairs director with:

• Government relations
• Advocacy
• Public policy
• Grassroots outreach
• Other tasks

This opportunity provides first-hand experience in an association government affairs, public policy, and advocacy operation. AWHONN offers an educational internship for a candidate preparing for a career in government affairs, nursing, or healthcare policy.

The intern will learn:

• The means used by a professional association to influence public policy
• The substance and background for a selection of the policies for which AWHONN advocates
• To prepare for and participate in meetings with policymakers
• To draft correspondence to policymakers
• To draft updates and talking points for association members
• To draft letters to the editor and op-eds

Intern will learn the substance and background of policies through:

• Reading legislation and proposed rules
• Reading research articles
• Attending briefings

Qualifications

• Interest in the federal legislative processes
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented and organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Interest in nonprofit and association management is desirable

Requirements

• Commencement, duration, hours per week, and schedule are flexible and negotiable
• This is an unpaid position
• Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with ‘Government Affairs and Advocacy Intern’ in the subject line