Legislative Affairs Intern

The duration of this internship is from Monday, September 1 to Friday, December 12, 2025. (Interviews are expected to occur from mid-July to mid-August.)

SALARY: UNPAID INTERNSHIP

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, relationship building; traveling; driving and having reliable transportation; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; online outreach and conducting research; utilizing a telephone; attending meetings; presenting to small and large groups; process paperwork and forms; and the like.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Overall Duties:

• Collaborate with the Director of External Affairs and other departmental staff to support public policy and legislative affairs efforts – with a focus on LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare policy – at the state and federal levels
• Attend and monitor both in-person and virtual committee hearings in the Ohio General Assembly and the US Congress, while communicating relevant updates
• Track bills across the legislative process (i.e. drafting/introduction to voting) and coordinate with staff to determine actions at each step of the process
• Communicate – with support from staff – with elected officials and staff in the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, US Congress, and/or other related governmental bodies, when applicable
• Perform other miscellaneous duties related to legislative affairs and governmental relations work more broadly

Miscellaneous:

• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled in an undergraduate (2 or 4 year) or graduate program
• Ability to dedicate an average of 10 hours per week for a 4-month fall/spring semester internship or 14-16 hours per week for a 2.5 summer semester internship (i.e. equivalent to a 3-hour credit course)
• Interest in government, public policy, and the legislative process required
• Experience with data entry and management preferred
• Experience with governmental relations and/or advocacy preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, AOD/injection drug use, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications preferred
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required