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American Public Health Association · 5 hours ago

Public Health Policy Internship: 2026 summer term (June 1 - Aug. 15)

US-DC-Washington

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

American Public Health Association is seeking a Public Health Policy Intern for the summer term. The internship offers hands-on experience in public health policy, focusing on research, analysis, and the development of educational resources.

Health CareMedicalPublic Safety

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis to develop factsheets, issue briefs and other educational resources on a variety of issue areas including public health infrastructure, health reform, obesity prevention, health equity, and workforce

Attend relevant briefing and seminars

Provide support for webinars

Assist with committee and partner meetings

Work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester

Qualification

ResearchAnalysisWritten communicationOral communicationInterest in public health policyInterpersonal communications

Required

Candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship

Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Research and analysis experience

Strong interest in public health policy issues

Cover letter

Resume

A writing sample

Unofficial transcript

List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor)

Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy

Company

American Public Health Association

Professional association dedicated to improving the public's health through education and advocacy.

Founded in 1872

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.apha.org

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