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Intern, Policy and Legislative Affairs
2 months ago
NASTAD is a leading non-partisan, non-profit association that represents public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis programs in the U.S. Our mission is to advance the health and dignity of people living with and impacted by HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and intersecting epidemics by strengthening governmental public health systems and leveraging community partnerships. Our vision is a world committed to ending HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and intersecting epidemics.
Our work advances NASTAD’s four strategic priorities: 1) Strengthen public health systems for HIV and hepatitis prevention, surveillance, and care; 2) Advance health and racial equity, and stigma elimination, focusing on disparately impacted communities; 3) Implement integrated approaches to address HIV, hepatitis, STIs, harm reduction, and the social determinants of health; 4) Strengthen organizational excellence within NASTAD and its member jurisdictions.
NASTAD employs a diverse team of passionate staff with deep expertise in HIV and hepatitis public health. We center racial justice, anti-racism, and anti-white supremacist principles as we approach and conduct our work.
Job DescriptionThe 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 the 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
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
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
Experience/Education
In the process of receiving Bachelor's or Masters degree in political science, public policy, health or other relevant areas of study
Basic knowledge of the legislative process and interest in advancing responsible HIV and hepatitis public policy
NASTAD Competencies
Leadership – Integrates in their work and at the team level a strategic vision and critical analysis that optimizes success for projects, staff, and organizational priorities as applicable.
Communications – Strategically communicates internally and externally in a transparent, concise, respectful, and trauma-informed manner; simplifies complicated concepts and communicates them regardless of the situation or audience.
Teamwork –Proactively contributes toward the completion of team tasks and team building. Champions an anti-racist, collaborative, and supportive organizational team culture.
Reliability and Adaptability –Takes ownership of own objectives and performance. Independently completes tasks in a timely and consistent manner. Adapts to, and integrates in own tasks, changes in work environment, priorities, and organizational needs.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking – Takes a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving: identifies a problem, finds the root cause, and structures logical solutions. Able to solve problems by analyzing situations and applying critical thinking to resolve them.
Additional Information
- $20.00 per hour
- 20 hours per week from September through December
- Willing to travel as needed
- Commitment to Anti-Racism values.
- Interest in working within a diverse environment.
- Interest in working with a national HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis public health organization.
- Remote work is possible.
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