The Position

Virtua Health’s government relations and health policy internship program is for students enrolled in a full-time accredited public or private college or university pursuing degrees in political science, government administration, public policy, public health, health care administration, public affairs, or related program. This is a hybrid summer internship program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and provide support associated with public policy proposals, public health initiatives and advocacy campaigns, and prepare associated briefing materials.
• Draft issue specific legislative and regulatory memorandum.
• Review and analyze legislation that may impact Virtua Health’s delivery of services.
• Attend, and participate in, meetings and briefings with legislators and/or their aides, policymakers and other civic officials.
• Assist with the development of special events and participation in community programs and events.

Requirements

• Full-time college student at accredited college or university pursuing degree in government relations, political science, public policy, public health, health care administration, public affairs, or related major.
• Prefer student in junior or senior year of college. Students must have a G.P.A. of 3.3 or higher.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.