Advocacy Intern (Healthcare Policy)

Location: Washington, DC, United States; onsite office position

Salary: $52,000–$78,000 annually

Company

hirify.global works to transform the healthcare industry through healthcare performance improvement solutions, consulting, and related technologies.

What you will do

• Research complex issues and support the development of policy responses and advocacy materials.
• Assist with federal legislative and regulatory operations and policy development for hirify.global and its members.
• Engage with stakeholders, hirify.global members, and Capitol Hill offices.
• Support PAC and grassroots recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Participate in approved educational opportunities and develop thought leadership content.
• Learn about the technologies and solutions hirify.global offers to clients.

Requirements

• No prior work experience required; 0 or more years of applicable experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to remain stationary for prolonged periods and perform sedentary work involving up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to adapt, change priorities quickly, meet deadlines, operate computer programs and software, and make independent decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and electronically and work collaboratively in close quarters with peers and interruptions.
• Day-to-day contact with coworkers and/or the public is required.
• No travel is required.

Nice to have

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex content and adapt to different audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Previous experience in healthcare, business, or policy.
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare performance improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and show value from individual efforts.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, political science, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with DC-based subject matter experts, federal lobbyists, internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders.
• Air-conditioned office environment with onsite and online exercise classes.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for qualified full-time and part-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement program, paid time off, employee incentive plans, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Perks and discounts.
• Equal opportunity employer that provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.