Advocacy Intern

 

Advocacy Intern

 

What you will be doing:

The Government Affairs Intern works collaboratively within a team of DC-based subject matter experts and federal lobbyists, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, to advance Premier’s advocacy strategy. This position takes a broad approach to problem solving and developing an understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. The Government Affairs Intern will participate in policy development, required, and approved educational opportunities, development of thought leadership content, and learning about the various technologies and solutions Premier offers to its clients.

The Government Affairs Intern position will be responsible for supporting the federal legislative and regulatory operations of the Premier Government Affairs team. A key priority of the Government Affairs Intern is to assist with policy development related to issues of importance to Premier and its member alliance.

Key Responsibilities

60% - Research complex issues and assist in development of policy responses and advocacy materials

20% - Engage with stakeholders, Premier members, and Capitol Hill offices

20% - Implement strategies for ongoing PAC and grassroots recruitment and engagement

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex content and adapt to various audiences.

• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience:

• Previous experience in healthcare, business, or policy.

• Demonstrated interest in healthcare performance improvement.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and show value from their efforts.

Education:

• Obtaining Bachelors or Master's degree in healthcare administration, business, political science, etc.

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space

 

Travel Requirements: No travel required

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

·       Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
·       401k retirement program
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