NASTAD is a non-profit, non-partisan association that represents public health officials who administer HIV and hepatitis health care, prevention, education, and supportive service programs funded by state and federal governments in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Islands. NASTAD also supports partner governments in Africa, the Central America region, and the Caribbean region.

NASTAD's vision is a world free of HIV and viral hepatitis

Purpose and General Description

The Policy and Legislative Affairs (PLA) Intern will assist the PLA team in the implementation of NASTAD’s legislative and policy positions on federal appropriations and authorization legislation related to HIV and hepatitis issues. The PLA Intern supports the day-to-day legislative activity needed to implement federal legislative and regulatory goals. The PLA Intern will assist in tracking, monitoring, researching, and preparing advocacy documents on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy issues and legislation and coordinate and participate in Hill visits.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the implementation of strategies, developed by PLA staff, to achieve legislative and regulatory goals
• Research and write advocacy documents, fact sheets and news letters on relevant HIV and hepatitis policy and health reform issues
• Assist in coordination of Hill visit scheduling
• Attend Congressional hearings and coalition meetings as assigned
• Prepare briefing materials, correspondence and mailings
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements 

Skills/Knowledge

• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to multitask while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Experience/Education

• In process of receiving Bachelor or Masters degree in a political science, public policy, health or other relevant area of study
• Basic knowledge of legislative process and interest in advancing responsible HIV/AIDS and hepatitis public policy

Environment and Scheduling

• This internship will be starting in September 2018
• Interest in working with an HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis public health organization.
• Interest in working within a diverse work environment..
• Willing to travel as needed