Intern, Government Affairs

About the position Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) is a trade association located in New York City representing more than 200 hospitals, health systems, and continuing care facilities in New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. GNYHA is a dynamic, constantly evolving center for health care advocacy and expertise, but our core mission—helping hospitals deliver the finest patient care in the most cost-effective way—never changes. GNYHA’s advocacy takes many forms, from representing our members’ interest at the Federal and State governments to working alongside them to improve quality and patient safety. GNYHA is seeking a Government Affairs intern for a paid opportunity this summer. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Federal Affairs, the Federal Government Affairs intern will be responsible for supporting the Government Affairs staff on public policy and legislative projects. The intern will support GNYHA’s Federal, State, and City advocacy activities. Responsibilities • Conducting research on health policy issues that affect GNYHA members. • Providing support with tracking bills, hearings, markups, and other relevant parts of the legislative process. • Collaborating with internal policy experts and Government Affairs staff to produce written materials that support GNYHA advocacy, including legislative alerts, PowerPoint presentations, and articles for GNYHA newsletters. • Assisting in the preparation of briefing materials, policy papers, and presentations. • Participating in meetings with various individuals, including GNYHA member hospitals and government staff. • Occasional travel to Washington, DC, Albany, and around New York City (compensated by the organization). Requirements • Current undergraduate student, either at the bachelor’s or associate’s level, working towards a degree in a relevant field, such as political science, law, public policy, public health, or related disciplines. • Strong interest in health care, public policy, and government. • Superior writing and oral communication skills; ability to explain complex topics in an understandable manner. • Highly organized and strong attention to detail. • Ability to efficiently manage projects with direction and oversight. • applications must submit a 1-3 page writing sample of a previous work with their application.