Job Details

Job Location

Infectious Diseases Society of America - Arlington, VA

Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) is seeking a Policy Intern (HIVMA). IDSA represents over 12,000 physicians, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases. The HIVMA, created by IDSA, is a community of health care professionals who advance a comprehensive and humane response to the HIV pandemic, informed by science and social justice.

We are an innovative and dynamic professional association committed to the principles of inclusion, diversity, access, and equity.Our teamembodies the following core values:

Member-Centric ,Excellence, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Trust

The Society is a great place to work!IDSA has a highly competitive total compensation package, offers flexible work, telework arrangements, and our organizational culture is highly rated by staff. Our new office is located two blocks from the metro and has a free gym onsite.

The Policy Intern will assist the HIVMA team in advancing HIVMA’s policy priorities. The Policy Intern will support HIVMA’s grassroots advocacy program and day-to-day legislative activities needed to advance federal legislative goals, including but not limited to:

Tracking, monitoring, researching, and preparing policy and advocacy documents on relevant HIV legislation
Submitting and tracking congressional appropriations forms for key programs
Research policies impacting health care professionals working in HIV medicine and their patients
Assist with executing member advocacy events.

At the conclusion of the Policy Intern’s term, they will have increased their knowledge of federal policies and programs affecting people with HIV and at higher risk for HIV, including the federal Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, the federal appropriations process, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and in addition to issues affecting the HIV workforce. The Policy Intern also will increase their understanding of the federal legislative process, including the appropriations process.

Fall Internship Term: mid-August early December

Spring Internship Term: mid-January end of May

This is a paid internship.

Qualifications

Characteristic Essential Responsibilities

Support the implementation of strategies to advance policy priorities, through the member grassroots program and other activities
Research and write issue and advocacy-related newsletter articles and briefs on issues related to the HIV epidemic and other relevant public health issues
Assist in the preparation for HIVMA member advocacy days
Attend virtual/in-person Congressional hearings, Hill meetings and coalition meetings
Prepare briefing materials, draft correspondence and social media messaging
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT COVER LETTERS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

In the process of receiving a Bachelor or Masters degree in political science, public policy, health or other relevant areas of study
Basic knowledge of the legislative process and interest in advancing responsible HIV/AIDS public policy
Ideal candidate will have previous congressional experience.

Competencies: Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and
Google Apps (Gmail, Google Docs and Drive)

Additional Qualifications: (Such as certifications, industry-specific experience and the experience working with certain equipment)

Interest in working with an HIV/AIDS public health organization
Interest in working within a diverse work environment

Travel Requirements

This internship has the option to be fully remote or in-person in our Arlington, VA office.

EEO Statement:

TheInfectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socioeconomic status, marital or veteran status.We also welcome those of all abilities and make reasonable accommodations to support successful outcomes for our team members.

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