Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is a leading public health advocacy organization focused on improving food environments and promoting science in policy-making. They are offering a paid internship for students to gain knowledge of federal health policy initiatives and support research and advocacy activities related to regulatory accountability and transparency.
Responsibilities
• Provide research and advocacy support for a project on federal health advisory committee accountability
• Assist the team in developing well-written, persuasive materials, such as reports, fact sheets, letters, talking points, social media posts, and website articles
• Conduct policy research, including tracking federal bills, agency activities, and reviewing regulatory comments
• Monitor, track and present scientific evidence/reports/journal articles
• Perform ongoing research and advocacy tasks, such as policy tracking and fact-checking
• Support other projects as assigned
Skills
• Currently enrolled in a degree program in public health, public policy, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in evidence-based health policy advocacy, particularly related to FDA regulation of drugs and medical devices and federal health agency activities
• Ability to locate, evaluate, and collect information from diverse sources, with attention to data quality and limitations
• Excellent research and writing skills with ability to read, analyze, interpret, summarize, and translate public health research
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks appropriately to achieve project goals and meet deadlines
Benefits
• Two paid holidays (Juneteenth and Independence Day)
• ½ day Fridays
• Up to two days of paid sick leave
Company Overview
• CSPI has been a strong advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://cspinet.org.