Policy Intern

Please note the Global AIDS Alliance is no longer accepting applications for Summer 2010 internships. 

GAA is looking for a committed, hard-working intern to support our policy team. Policy Interns conduct research in support of GAA's policy analysis and advocacy, media and public education, grassroots organizing, and coalition-building activities. Interns assist with a range of activities, including:

  • Conduct background research and analyze new reports related to GAA's priority policy issues.
  • Assist with GAA's outreach to Members of Congress and the Administration, including making phone calls, drafting e-mails, and distributing materials, etc. 
  • Assist with GAA's grassroots organizing and coalition-building efforts, including drafting action alerts and arranging and attending teleconferences and meetings.
  • Assist in developing new policy-related website content.
  • Assist with the creation of public education materials, including newsletters, advocacy briefs, and policy papers. 
  • Provide administrative support as needed.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, editing and analytic skills, as well as experience conducting internet research. Background in policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, or media relations is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is essential.

GAA is unable to offer a stipend to interns. Internship is 15-20 hours per week.

To apply, please email your resume and a brief writing sample to Stefanie Ostfeld at sostfeld@globalaidsalliance.org, along with a cover letter explaining why you're interested in global HIV/AIDS and what you feel you could contribute to GAA's team.

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