Job Description

Job Description
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
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Tags

For contractors, Summer internship, Local area,

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