Internship/Position Title: Public Affairs Intern
Organization:
The Polyclinic
Location:
The Polyclinic Broadway, 1145 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98104
Timing: 8 – 10 hours per
week/Internship Duration: January 12,
2015 – April 27, 2015 (or through the end of the Washington State legislative
session if extended)
Status: Paid internship
Internship Supervisor: Tracy Corgiat, Vice President of Marketing & Development
The Polyclinic is
a Seattle-based multi-specialty medical group that aims to promote the health
of its patients through personalized and collaborative health care that puts
the patient first. The Public Affairs Intern’s responsibilities will primarily
include the identification and monitoring of relevant legislative and
regulatory items during session.
Successful
candidates will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in public affairs,
political science, health administration or law, or be enrolled in a degree
program. A health care background is not necessary, as mentorship in
identifying relevant legislation and follow-up will be provided. If applicable,
the clinic will complete assessment paperwork needed for the student to receive
academic credit for this internship. Hours per week or quarter/semester may be
adjusted from hours listed above to accommodate either credit requirements or
the intern’s schedule.
Responsibilities
·
Monitor
legislative and regulatory items during session
·
Coordinate
awareness of relevant bills among clinic executives
·
Other duties as
assigned
Skills Required:
·
Exceptional
research and analytical skills
·
Ability to
clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
·
Proficiency with
Microsoft Office programs
·
Understanding of
WA’s legislative bodies and processes
·
Knowledge of the
health care industry preferred
How To Apply: Apply and submit a cover letter and
resume online at https://rn11.ultipro.com/POL1003/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*6F198DA143DABB08
Application Deadline: December 20, 2014.
