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Intern, Government Affairs and Policy
100 Chestnut Street Somerville, MA 02143 US
Job Description
Summer Internship
Government Affairs and Policy Intern
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support our Legal Department-Policy, Government and Public Affairs team to continue developing communication materials to help tell our story to key global, federal, state and local policymakers. The ideal candidate demonstrates critical and solution based thinking skills, works collaboratively cross-departments and enjoys a dynamic environment. This position will report to the Vice President, Policy, Government and Public Affairs.
Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
· Research and track federal and legislation and summarize activity on key issues related to rare disease policy and advocacy
· Support trade association activity on a state and federal level, including gene therapy issue engagement
· Support state government affairs and molecular diagnostics team on newborn screening issues at the federal and state levels, including development of reports and issue analysis
Requirements:
· Current bachelor or Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Healthcare or Public Policy-related work
· Proficiency in MS applications such as Power Point, Word, and Excel
· Strong verbal communication skills
· Ability to write clearly and effectively
· Ability to manage vendor contractor activity on time-sensitive deadlines
· Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills with internal colleagues and external vendors
Target Pay Rate: $20-23/hr depending on experience
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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