Atlantic Health System, Department of Government and Public Affairs Summer Internships 2022
Atlantic Health System, Department of Government and Public Affairs Summer Internships 2022
RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022
Name of Company / Association / Organization Atlantic Health System, Dept. of Government and Public Affairs
Internship Coordinator
Coordinator’s Phone / Email
Location of Main Office Morris Plains, NJ
# of Summer Interns Accepted
Where will the internship be done?
In the main office X
Remotely (student works from home)
Combination of Remote & In-Office
Dates / Length of Summer Internship
Required Hours/Week 37.5 and a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship
Is there some type of salary or stipend? No
If so, how much?
What is the application process? (please include deadlines and other requirements. Attach additional pages if needed)
Apply on website. Government & Public Affairs Intern - Atlantic Health Careers
Intern work areas: Clerical X Research X Errands X Organizing X
Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:
Intern will work directly with the Vice President and Manager of the Government Affairs Department on special public policy and legislative outreach projects. Assignments to include legislative bill research and review, data analysis, advocacy projects, Excel presentations, administrative office assignments as well as other duties as needed. Intern will also attend legislative sessions and hearings in the New Jersey Statehouse.
Legislative Research
• Track state and federal legislation and regulations
• Develop memorandums summarizing bills and regulations
• Monitor healthcare policy news
• Create Excel charts and spreadsheets to assist with State Budget analysis
Outreach
• Work with Manager on outreach letters to local and state officials
Events/Meetings
• Attend legislative voting sessions and hearings in the NJ Statehouse
• Participate in external meetings with various stakeholders
• Assist with legislative events at Atlantic Health facilities
Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:
Internal strategy sessions? Legislative sessions? X Committee hearings? X
Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends? If so, please explain.
What are your current COVID-19 workplace requirements? (We recognize that these can change at any moment.)
Do you have any suggestions for the applicants? (Please use additional pages if necessary)
Qualifications
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited public or private College/University
- Be in good academic standing
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship
- Highly proficient writing and research skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- General knowledge of legislative process
- Educational background in Political Science or Public Health preferred