Policy Internship
The American Association of People with Disabilities is the nation's largest disability rights organization. We promote equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation for people with disabilities. Our members, including people with disabilities and our family, friends, and supporters, represent a powerful force for change.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Policy Intern
Salary: $12.50 per hour
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Senior Associate for Policy and Advocacy and Executive Vice President
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will participate and assist in the implementation of AAPD’s policy agenda.
- Supports the day-to-day policy activity under the direction of the Executive Vice President, particularly on the work of the Federal Commission on Long-Term Care;
- Contribute to the development, analysis and implementation of AAPD’s policy agenda;
- Participate in coalition meetings, policy briefings, conferences and other events relevant to AAPD’s policy agenda;
- Assist in tracking, monitoring, researching, and preparing policy and/or advocacy materials as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will satisfy the following qualifications.
- 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
- Basic knowledge of legislative process
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- Desired but not required experience working or familiarity with Medicaid populations, particularly around long-term services and supports (LTSS) and home and community-based services (HCBS)
- Familiar with the health care benefits and the coverage needs of populations with chronic conditions (i.e., cancer, heart disease)
- Passion for people with disabilities, poor and older Americans, with a desire to provide assistance to underserved populations
EDUCATION
- In process of receiving Bachelors or Master’s degree in a political science, public policy, health or other relevant area of study
Employer’s Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any lawful reason.
Internships at AAPD are voluntary, at-will relationships for no defined period of time.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to cschwartz@AAPD.com. Subject line should read “Policy Intern” only. A cover letter and resume must be attached (PDF or Word). Submissions which do not follow the above instructions will not be considered as applicants.
Due to the extremely high volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.
AAPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AAPD particularly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and members of minority groups.
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