Public Policy

Public Policy & Health Equity Communications Internship Remote Position Schedule, Duration, Position Type -Contract, Part-Time, Internship -Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid) - Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules - Minimum commitment: 3 months - Start date: Flexible Position Overview Join Voice Up as a Public Policy & Health Equity Intern, focusing on transforming complex health policy into accessible, actionable information for diverse communities. This role involves creating clear communication tools that help people understand and engage with policies affecting their health while advocating for equitable healthcare access. Key Responsibilities - Analyze health policy developments and implications - Create plain-language policy guides and resources - Develop accessible health equity communications - Research policy impacts on different communities - Design educational materials about health rights - Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders - Build policy resource libraries - Track community health needs Required Qualifications - Current enrollment in an accredited college or university - Understanding of public health policy - Strong writing and communication skills - Experience in simplifying complex information - Interest in health equity - Research abilities - Cultural competency - Commitment to accessibility Position Details - 100% remote position with flexible scheduling - Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule) - Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval) - Duration: One academic semester Focus Areas **Policy Communication** - Plain language writing - Visual communication - Policy translation - Community education - Rights awareness - Resource creation - Impact explanation - Action steps **Health Equity** - Access barriers - Cultural considerations - Community needs - Resource gaps - Solution development - Advocacy tools - Community engagement - Impact measurement What You'll Gain - Policy analysis skills - Communication expertise - Health equity knowledge - Resource development experience - Community engagement skills - Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion - Portfolio of communication tools - Policy impact understanding Project Components - Policy guides - Community resources - Educational materials - Impact assessments - Communication tools - Advocacy frameworks - Progress tracking - Success stories Core Competencies **Policy Analysis** - Research methods - Impact assessment - Needs identification - Solution development - Resource creation - Progress tracking - Outcome measurement - Best practices **Communication Development** - Plain language writing - Visual design - Cultural adaptation - Resource accessibility - Community engagement - Impact documentation - Knowledge sharing - Tool creation Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in making health policy accessible and actionable for all communities through clear, engaging communication. Key Objectives - Simplify policy information - Create accessible resources - Build understanding - Foster engagement - Track impact - Share knowledge - Support advocacy - Enable action Ideal candidates will demonstrate: - Clear writing ability - Policy understanding - Health equity awareness - Cultural sensitivity - Communication skills - Research capabilities - Community focus - Implementation expertise Special consideration given to candidates with: - Public health background - Policy analysis experience - Plain language certification - Health advocacy work - Community organizing - Translation experience - Visual design skills - Educational development This role offers the opportunity to make complex health policy accessible while promoting health equity through clear communication. The ideal candidate will combine policy knowledge with strong communication skills and commitment to accessibility. Communication Focus - Plain language principles - Visual explanations - Cultural relevance - Action-oriented content - Community feedback - Resource testing - Impact tracking - Knowledge sharing Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to making health policy understandable and actionable for all communities. We welcome applications from students who are passionate about clear communication and health equity. Note: Strong writing skills and ability to translate complex information into accessible formats is essential. Experience with health policy and equity issues is highly valued. Success Metrics - Resource accessibility - Community understanding - Policy engagement - Tool effectiveness - Knowledge increase - Action taken - Impact measured - Community feedback Together we are organized around the following structure: Every person identifies a cause that is personal and valuable to them. Mine is helping the children of the incarcerated. Every person agrees to be held accountable to the following principles. Collaboration All are welcome. All means all Collaboration Collaboration in the workplace extends far beyond simply working together on projects. It represents an active commitment to combining diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences to achieve outcomes that surpass what any individual could accomplish alone.