Advocacy and Awareness Internship

Now accepting applications for Winter term and Spring term

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How to Apply Materials should include a cover letter explaining your interest in working for PHA, a resume and a 2-5 page writing sample. Please submit your application using PHA's online application. The cover letter can be written to the attention of Katie Kroner, Director of Advocacy and Awareness.

Application Deadlines Fall Term Application Due Date: August 30 Internship Dates: 9/1-12/15 Winter Term Application Due Date: November 30 Internship Dates: 12/15 – 2/15 Spring Term Application Due Date: December 30 Internship Dates: 2/1 - 5/15 Summer Term Suggested Due Date: May 15 Internship Dates: 6/1 - 8/15 Interns are accepted on a rolling basis & our internship dates are flexible.

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Dear Prospective Intern,

Thank you for taking a moment to explore this opportunity with the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA).  There are so many reasons that I value my position as the Director of Advocacy and Awareness at PHA…

• I empower others.
• My creativity is valued.
• I am supported by a friendly, talented team.
• My work matters.
• I am inspired daily.

I’m looking for a self-directed, cause-driven individual with strong communication skills to join me in creating a portal through which pulmonary hypertension patients can be involved in solutions to issues that affect their lives. No prior knowledge of pulmonary hypertension is needed.

Advocacy and Awareness interns assist the Director of Advocacy and Awareness to organize grassroots constituencies and build advocacy, awareness, and media campaigns. This critical support will enable us to continue to provide vital services to the pulmonary hypertension community and promote awareness of an under-diagnosed illness.

Interns will:

• gain valuable experience in the field of non-profit/grassroots organizing and advocacy
• assist in coordinating advocacy events and conferences
• occasionally visit Capitol Hill to attend Congressional hearings and to help lobby governmental or corporate decision-makers in support of specific policy proposals
• help propose and develop print and electronic tools to advance advocacy and awareness activities
• help identify issues around which grassroots and national advocacy campaigns can be developed
• track press hits, and maintain media lists and records of grassroots advocacy
• prepare legislative briefing materials, press kits, and member action kits
• receive a small stipend and transportation reimbursement
• work 25-40 hours/week (schedule and hours worked are flexible)

You will be treated as a respected team member. Our office is a friendly and welcoming environment. If you would like to design a project that helps you meet your educational goals, we will work with you to achieve this.

Interns should:

• be enthusiastic about working as part of a team; be able to work independently
• possess strong research and writing skills
• be comfortable interacting with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds
• have solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, additional computer ability is a plus

Interns may also earn college credit. Our office is located in downtown Silver Spring, Md., and is Metro accessible.

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