Federal Policy Advocacy Intern

The Federal Policy & Advocacy Intern will support the Advocacy program at the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) and its goal of improving the lives of melanoma patients and their caregivers through effective mobilization of advocates and engagement with decision-makers on the state level. This part-time, unpaid internship follows a hybrid schedule, with an in-person requirement in Washington, DC.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Program Development

• Assist Advocacy team in drafting policy briefs, fact sheets, and other advocate-education resources or materials.
• Assist Advocacy team with the development of a rural health webinar series.
• Assist with Advocacy Days outreach and program preparation.
• Work with the Public Policy & Advocacy Coordinator to coordinate Advocacy table at Miles for Melanoma events.
• Work with the Public Policy & Advocacy Coordinator to recruit new advocates.
• Work with the Public Policy & Advocacy Coordinator to update mobilization platform.
• Ensure advocacy inventory remains up-to-date and mailed out to relevant programmatic events.

Program Support:

• Conduct issue-based research.
• Track federal hearings, legislation, and regulatory developments.
• Produce news reports on media and community discourse pertaining to the Advocacy program’s priorities.
• Assist in meeting and presentation prep for the Advocacy team.
• Provide general administrative support to the Advocacy Team as needed.