Duties and Responsibilities

The position will provide the intern with practical experience with policy analysis and implementation, as well as stakeholder and community engagement through assisting with the development of a resident-led Action Collaborative. This is a part-time, paid position of 10-15 hours per week for the Spring 2020 semester.

The intern will assist with drug policy reform efforts at NYAM. Duties will include:

• Conducting and reporting findings from literature reviews and environmental scans
• Drafting materials for policymakers (e.g., legislative memo’s of support, testimony, fact sheets)
• Representing NYAM at meetings of other advocacy groups or coalitions
• Outreaching to key stakeholders
• Producing meeting summaries and minutes
• Assisting with grant writing

Qualifications

• One year of experience working in a policy/research/public health setting (can include internships)
• Interest in and understanding of health equity and public policy
• Some experience in qualitative or quantitative research methods
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet scheduled deadlines
• Experience with one of the following issues preferred: drug policy, harm reduction, or substance use disorders

For Full Details And To Apply Please Follow The Link HERE: https://nyam.org/about/careers/graduate-intern/