Government Relations Internship (Summer 2024)

Boston Children's Hospital

Jan 20, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Part-time
Summer Internship
Government & Politics
Boston

Requirements

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program with at least junior standing or a graduate program.
Demonstrated interest in and passion for child health policy, equity, and legislative advocacy
Preferred attributes include:
A demonstrated commitment, through practice or advocacy, to equity, inclusion, social justice, and community engagement
Excellent interpersonal, communication, research, and time management skills
A strong interest in the legislative process and grassroots advocacy
Ability to work well in teams and independentl

Responsibilities

Assisting the Government Relations team, at the state and federal level, in advancing the Hospital’s policy agenda related to healthcare access, Medicaid, social determinants of health, behavioral health, and racial justice
Managing and assisting with state budget priority tracking and analysis
Supporting execution of advocacy events with support from Government Relations Specialists ranging in size from 25 – 300+ participants
Contributing, planning, and executing tours and events designed to educate government officials and community leaders about the Hospital
Creating infographics for advocacy initiatives and digital communications
Preparing voter registration and voter education materials
Attending relevant coalition, legislative, and community meetings, taking notes and maintaining records as requested
Monitoring departmental CRM databases
Collaborating with team members to facilitate child health advocacy trainings for hospital staff, volunteers, and patient families
Researching and writing policy briefings for hospital leaders and elected officials
Providing minimal administrative support to Government Relations team members, such as tracking advocacy efforts and scheduling meetings with elected officials

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Mission & Purpose

Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.) We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations. Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.