Health Care Policy Intern

Position Summary This internship is based in Austin (remote during the pandemic) and provides general support to the CDF-TX Health Care team. The intern works 20 hours/week and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors legislative committees, and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings, special event planning, and social media work. Responsibilities • Produce policy research, memos, and training material • Conduct research on state and federal healthcare policy, state lawmakers, media trends, and other subjects as needed • Coordinate meetings with state lawmakers and their staff • Collaborate with partners on coalition-wide activities • Assist in the development and execution of special projects, such as the #SickofitTX Campaign • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide projects as needed • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms Competencies • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment • Strong organizational and execution skills • Attention to detail • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts • Strong computer, Internet and research skills Type of work environment associated with the job: Indoor, office setting Additional Information The Children’s Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: This job description does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Consideration will be given to qualified candidates on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. All inquiries will remain confidential until establishment of mutual, serious interest.