Job Description
Job Description
The 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist in the implementation of strategies, developed by PLA staff, to achieve legislative and regulatory goals
Research and write advocacy documents, fact sheets, and news letters on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy and health reform issues
Assist in 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 REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
In process of receiving Bachelor or Masters degree in a political science, public policy, health or other relevant area of study
Basic knowledge of legislative process and interest in advancing responsible HIV and hepatitis public policy
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
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 applications
Additional Information
ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULING
We encourage people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply. We recognize that to accelerate the end of the HIV and hepatitis epidemics; our workforce must be representative of groups that have been disproportionately impacted.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.