Fall 2025 Health Justice Graduate Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
The National Partnership is a 50-person staff organization committed to improving the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women. Their work is particularly focused on addressing systemic racism that drives health inequities. The organization fosters a collaborative and collegial work environment. They are dedicated to racial equity and social justice, actively encouraging applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities. In terms of health and safety, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date with FDA-authorized/approved COVID-19 vaccinations, with exemptions considered for medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.
About the Job:
Job Title: Fall 2025 Health Justice Graduate Intern
Location: Hybrid – Washington, DC. The role requires presence in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC.
Team: The intern will join the Health Justice team, which brings a holistic and integrated lens reflecting the realities of women’s lives.
Internship Duration: The internship runs from September to December 2025, with flexibility on specific start and end dates.
Core Focus Areas of the Health Justice Team:
The team’s portfolio prioritizes:
• Health system transformation
• Reproductive health and rights
• Maternal health
A particular emphasis is placed on addressing systemic racism that drives health inequities.
Key Responsibilities of the Intern:
As a Health Justice Intern, you will actively contribute to the team’s goals by:
• Conducting research and analysis on current policy issues.
• Drafting various written materials, including briefs/memoranda, fact sheets, and other documents.
• Tracking federal legislation and regulatory actions.
• Having the opportunity to attend coalition meetings, briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and in other DC venues.
• Contributing to the team’s work on specific initiatives, such as:
• Transforming how healthcare is paid for and delivered to advance health equity.
• Improving maternity care and addressing the persistent maternal health crisis.
• Ensuring meaningful access to the full range of reproductive health services, including abortion care and contraception.
Qualifications:
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or other advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MPP, MPA, MSW, JD).
• Demonstrate excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Possess the ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative.
• Be capable of working both independently and collaboratively.
• Exhibit a strong commitment to the National Partnership’s mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women.
Other Details:
• Compensation: Interns are paid $17.95 per hour.
• Work Schedule: This is a part-time internship, with interns expected to work 15-25 hours per week.
• Working Hours: Regular business hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM ET.
Application Process:
• Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter.
• Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM ET on August 14th.
