West Virginians for Affordable Health Care (WVAHC) is offering a full-time, unpaid summer internship to qualified candidates. The internship lasts approximately 8—12 weeks. Start and stop dates will be mutually agreed upon between WVAHC and intern.
WVAHC, based in Charleston, W. Va., is a nonprofit organization working to provide quality, affordable health care to all West Virginians. We are governed by an all-star Board of Directors and led by Perry Bryant, WVAHC Executive Director. The intern will work closely with Perry and Renate Pore, WVAHC’s Directors of Health Care Policy. For more information about WVAHC, please check out our website at www.wvahc.org to learn more.
Interns will serve as active team members working on WVAHC’s public education campaign to educate the public on the impact of the national Affordable Care Act (ACA) on West Virginians. This summer, WVAHC will be developing a booklet outlining the impact that the ACA will have on women in West Virginia. The intern’s responsibilities will include working with Perry Bryant and Renate Pore conducting research, drafting copy and editing the booklet, planning public meetings to discuss the impact of the ACA on women in West Virginia, arranging for media coverage and much more.
Internship Requirements:
- Ability to conduct research on complex health care issues
- Writing and editing skills
- A basic understanding of public relations and advertising
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Interest in the progressive, non-profit sector
To apply for an internship position with WVAHC, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to perrybryant@suddenlink.net . The deadline to submit materials is Friday, April 13, 2012. Applicants will be notified by Friday, April 20, 2012.