Careers

Communications-Evaluation Intern

Position Description

The National Healthy Start Association (NHSA) is seeking an Intern to join our organization from the Fall season until Summer. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented undergraduate or graduate student interested in issues related to health/public health, women, children, and community and grassroots efforts. The applicant must be enthusiastic and well-organized with excellent oral and written communication skills. They should have an interest in working to improve the health and well-being of families in this country via community-based programs.

Position Summary

The NHSA Intern will work closely with the Senior Program Manager and Communications Associate to manage and maintain correspondence and communication within the organization and to the NHSA membership. In addition, the intern will assist with the organization’s current work around evaluation and research. This internship is valuable for those desiring a field in communication, public health, health education, social work, public policy, or community-based health work.This is an unpaid internship.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Intern provides support and assistance to NHSA staff in the following areas:

• Assist with activities related to the National Infant Mortality Awareness Campaign.
• Update NHSA Membership Profile database and mailing lists.
• Send out e-mail alerts and notifications.
• Assist in drafting content for newsletters, press releases, website, and social media vehicles.
• Assist in writing policy updates, white papers, issue briefs, and articles.
• Attend meetings, briefings, and hearings on Capitol Hill and throughout the city with partner organizations.
• Provide logistical, administrative, and organizational support to the organization.
• Assist with staffing the NHSA Evaluation Workgroup.
• Assist in the development of a catalog system of Healthy Start evaluation materials.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• A student with a minimum of two years of college preferred.
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a 3.0 minimum GPA or better.

Skills

• Creative, some graphic design experience is helpful.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office) and the ability to learn new programs quickly (databases, web content management, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Database or information management training or experience.
• Ability to fact check, proofread and draft materials.
• Comfortable with social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, blogging, etc.)

Other

• Good team player.
• Ability to multitask, handle details, and maintain organization.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
• Flexible and keen to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

How to Apply

Send resume and cover letter along with ONE writing sample to info@nationalhealthystart.org with “NHSA Fall Intern” in the subject line. The writing sample should be no longer than one page, typed and single spaced. The topic should be an issue you feel strongly affects the health of families and formatted as a news article or press release.

Position will remain open until filled.

No phone calls please.