Job Description

To support Guardant Health in its mission of conquering cancer through data, the Public Affairs team is seeking a highly motivated Summer Intern to help us support a variety of activities in our growing department which consists of Government Affairs, Patient Advocacy and Corporate Communications. Collectively, we focused on generating greater awareness of the company’s work to advance precision oncology at all stages of the disease. At Guardant Health, we are dedicated to helping patients across the cancer care continuum live longer, healthier lives. 

As a member of the team, you will be at the forefront of telling our story to external audiences in line with our objectives and company milestones achieved. You will be responsible for managing public affairs projects, writing content for briefing documents, social media and web, and help us monitor and report on key public policy issues impacting Guardant Health at the federal and state level. You will interact with the entire public affairs team in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bring a can-do attitude to support and manage a diversity of projects in a fast-paced environment
• Developing a legislative tracker for monitoring Federal public policy items that impact company and state-specific information for oncology legislative efforts on access to biomarker testing
• Assist patient advocacy team in planning around Cancer Awareness Month activities
• Support internal and executive communications initiatives
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions, and tools to improve the effectiveness of our communications efforts

Qualifications

• Completed Coursework in a related field (e.g. English, Political Science, Public Health, and/or Marketing/Communications) 
• Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms 
• Must have good working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Previous internship/related experience in public policy or communications a plus
• Interest in precision oncology, cancer care, or advocacy

EDUCATION:  

Students pursuing or recently completing BS or MS in English, Political Science, Advertising, Marketing

Additional Information

Covid Vaccination Policy: Starting January 7, 2022, Guardant Health will require all employees to be fully vaccinated to either (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19; or (b) request and obtain an approved exemption from Guardant’s COVID-19 U.S. Vaccination Policy as a reasonable accommodation, as consistent with applicable laws.  An employee is considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or one dose of a single-dose vaccination. Acceptable vaccines are approved or under emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and/or the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, fully-vaccinated employees will be required to maintain their fully-vaccinated status under this policy by obtaining, if applicable, any FDA-approved boosters.

Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

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