Internship: Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington, Due: 12/11

The Health and Medicine Counsel of Washington (HMCW), a government relations firm located on Capitol Hill, offers a spring internship for undergraduate students interested in health policy and government relations beginning in January. HMCW offers students the opportunity to explore health policy and legislation, government relations, constituent and client services, research, and administration. Working with the HMCW staff, interns will assist with clients, monitor Congressional and Federal agency action, attend hearings, and work on special projects.

This internship is unpaid, but school credit may be awarded if coordinated through the student’s institution.

Who May Apply:
● Currently enrolled undergraduate students with housing in the Washington, DC-metro area may apply. Students interested in political science, public policy, and health policy are encouraged. Applicants with prior Capitol Hill, non-profit, or health-related experience may be given preference.

Minimum Requirements:
● Working knowledge of the federal legislative process
● Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
● Familiarity and comfort with conducting Internet research
● Ability to produce clear and concise written documents
● Demonstrated leadership skills, professionalism, responsibility, and self-motivation

How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest in HMCW’s spring internship, a current resume, a writing sample no longer than two pages, and three academic, professional, or volunteer-related references. Candidates may be asked to meet with HMCW staff by phone or in-person. Please fax application materials to the attention of Ginger Park at (202) 546-7105 or email to gpark@hmcw.org. (Ginger is a Maryland grad who knows Dr. Burton very well through the Individual Studies Program that Dr. Burton coordinates.)

The deadline for consideration is December 11, 2009.