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.)
Application Link: https://bit.ly/4nEH2hxSALARY: 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