Government and Community Relations Intern
About The Position
The Government and Community Relations Summer Intern will participate in a structured, paid internship program at Neighborhood Healthcare, designed to provide hands-on experience and professional development while supporting the organization’s mission of serving the community. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support our External Affairs team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in building and maintaining Neighborhood Healthcare’s internal legislative intelligence — tracking elected officials, monitoring policy developments, and creating legislative scorecards that help our team engage strategically with local, state, and federal representatives. This is a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to see how government relations functions within a mission-driven healthcare organization, and to directly contribute to Neighborhood’s growth into Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. This is a full-time(40 hours/week), 8 week internship.
Requirements
- Undergraduate or graduate students (or recent graduates) with an interest in political science, public policy, communications, journalism, or non-profit work
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) preferred
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with the legislative process
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Responsibilities
- Research and track legislators and policies at the local, state, and federal levels relevant to Neighborhood Healthcare’s service areas
- Develop and maintain legislative scorecards for elected officials in our key regions
- Support the External Affairs team in building and maintaining a centralized, organization-specific database of elected officials and community leaders
- Assist with strategic outreach and communication efforts with elected officials and community stakeholders
- Contribute to dashboard development and/or research briefs summarizing legislative findings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
