We are seeking a Health Justice Graduate Intern to support our Health Justice team in advancing progressive health policy priorities. The internship runs from June to September and operates in a hybrid office environment in Washington, DC. The Health Justice team brings a holistic and integrated lens that reflects the realities of women’s lives, with a particular focus on addressing the systemic racism that drives health inequities. The team’s portfolio prioritizes health system transformation, reproductive health and rights, and maternal health.

As a Health Justice Intern, you will:

• Research and analyze current policy issues
• Draft briefs/memoranda, fact sheets, and other written materials
• Track federal legislation and regulatory actions.
• Opportunity to attend coalition meetings and briefings, hearings, and other events on Capitol Hill and in other venues around D.C.
• Contribute to the team’s work on transforming how we pay for and deliver care to advance health equity; improving maternity care and addressing the persistent maternal health crisis; and ensuring meaningful access to the full range of reproductive health services, including abortion care and contraception.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree or other advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MPP, MPA, MSW, JD)
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A commitment to the Partnership’s mission to improve the lives of women and families by achieving equality for all women

Compensation

$17.95 per hour through June 30, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026 compensation will increase to $18.40 per hour.  

Employment and Workplace Details 

The internship runs from September to December. Start and end dates are flexible and will be set in advance of the interns first day. This internship is designed to be part-time (15-25 hours per week) or full-time (26-37.50 hours per week) from September to December (start and end dates are flexible).We recognize that some students may have academic commitments. In those cases, a reduced schedule may be considered, but interns must still be able to commit to a consistent pre-set weekly schedule during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. This role requires sustained work blocks and is not designed for intermittent or short-interval availability. This is a Washington, D.C. based internship. Candidates must be located in the DC/DMV area  during their internship and able to reasonably commute to our Washington, D.C. Office for required in-person days. While this role does not require regular daily onsite presence, full-time interns are required to work from the DC office at least four  (4) times per month and part-time interns two (2) times per month. These in-office days will be scheduled in advance. This internship is not fully remote. Interns will have access to a computer when working in the office but they will need to use their own computer when working remotely. If you don't have access to your own computer, please email internships@nationalpartnership.org to arrange for alternative arrangements.

Office and Team Culture

The National Partnership is a 50 person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see the “know your rights” resources published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and D.C. Office of Human Rights for more information.

If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email accommodations@nationalpartnership.org

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this internship. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

How to apply: Submit your application, resume, and cover letter by June 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Current Summer interns may also be considered for continuation into the Fall 2026 internship program based on performance, departmental needs, and internship availability. All applicants will be evaluated through the applicable selection process