Legislative Affairs Intern

Posted: 07/09/2025

Non-Profit and Social Services

LEGISTAVIE 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/4nEH2hx
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

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

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. 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.)