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