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ACS CAN Policy Team Intern - Paid
Washington, DC
Job/Internship Description
ACS CAN Policy Team Intern - Paid
+ Job ID:
28232
+ Functional Area:
Various
+ Position Type:
Intern - Paid
+ Experience Required:
Less than 1 year
+ Location:
District of Columbia - Washington
+ Department:
Advocacy
+ Education Required:
High School Diploma
+ Relocation Provided:
No
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Position Description:
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the nation's leading cancer advocacy organization. Together with our charitable partner, the American Cancer Society, we work in Congress, state legislatures and local jurisdictions to support evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. Based in Washington, DC with offices throughout the country, ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority.
JOB SUMMARY
The Policy Intern works with all members of the ACS CAN Policy Team on federal and state policy initiatives to support cancer research, cancer prevention, and improvements in health care access and delivery for people living with cancer, survivors, and their families.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Supports Managing Director, Policy Principals and Senior Analysts in tracking and analyzing key federal and state health care legislative initiatives and policy developments;
+ Assists Policy Principals and Seniors Analysts in the collection of relevant health care data;
+ Develops fact sheets, testimony, infographics, and other materials for use by state and federal advocacy teams and ACS CAN field staff;
+ Maintains and organizes program files, resource materials, and other program information systems; and
+ All other duties, as assigned.
Position Requirements:
FORMAL KNOWLEDGE:
Candidates must be at least a college senior - graduate students strongly preferred - with a keen interest in health policy. Candidates should be able to dedicate at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
SKILLS:
Strong written and oral communications skills are imperative. Candidates should have initiative, be highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and attentive to detail. Ability to interpret quantitative data is a plus.
All Interns Must meet the following requirements: Full-time student, If you are an undergraduate student you have completed your freshman year of college; Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale); Plan to continue their education in the following term/semester oNote: an internship assignment may coincide with the student's last term/trimester, but student must disengage upon graduation. The following information must be submitted upon application: Resume Two references from academic/professional sources addressing the student's credentials based on the internship's skill requirements Recent transcript attesting to their GPA and standing as a full-time student Unpaid interns must also provide documentation of the participation in a bona-fide college intern program under which their ACS CAN internship either qualifies them to receive course credit OR fulfills a graduation/coursework requirement. It is the policy of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Position Summary
Company
American Cancer Society
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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