job title : Policy Communications Internship
posted on: 31 August 2009
employer: Global Health Council
location: Washington DC USA
region: North America
Responsibilities/Duties
The mission of the Global Health Council is to promote better health around the world by assisting all who work for improvement and equity in global health to secure the information and resources they need to work effectively.
The Global Health Council internship program hopes to offer students enjoyable and unique learning experiences in advocating and supporting programs that improve health around the world. We understand that some schools have strict internship requirements for earning credits. The Council’s internship program is fairly flexible; therefore, we will be able to work with the students to meet their internship requirements.
Internship Opportunities: The Global Health Council has positions that are available in our DC office and positions in our White River Junction, Vermont office. These internships run on a rotating schedule during the Fall semester, the Spring semester and over the summer.
Qualifications/Requirements
The Policy Communication Intern at the Global Health Council will be responsible for providing assistance to the Policy Communications Department. The intern will serve as a resource person in all aspects of media outreach, communications and policy events.
Minimum Requirement
An investment of at least 30 hours per week is required for the internship program. This is a 12-week internship program.
The primary requirement is that you have a commitment to make a measurable difference with your time and energy in the area of global health. There is always “grunt” work to do in any endeavor, but we want the vast majority of your time to be spent achieving goals agreed to prior to the beginning of your internship.
Annual Salary
Stipend: The Global Health Council offers its interns a stipend of $200/month. Please see 'Additional Information' below.
Website
http://www.globalhealth.org
Link to Job if Posted on Website
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GLOBALHEALTH&cws=1&rid=22
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the link above. No calls or emails please.
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Material Submission Deadlines:
• Fall semester deadline:
• July 1 for internship commencement on September 1
• Winter semester deadline:
• November 1 for internship commencement on January 1
• Summer deadline:
• April 15 for internship commencement on June 1
Stipend: The Global Health Council offers its interns a stipend of $200/month. Depending upon when the internship commences, pro-rated pay may occur. The Council does not provide any other benefits to its interns (i.e. sick time, vacation time, health insurance, etc.)
