Center for Science in the Public Interest
Your Food and Health Watchdog
Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Intern
Location
District Of Columbia
Posted
18 days ago
Salary
$17 - $18 / hour
Bachelor DegreeEnglish
Job Description
• 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
Job Requirements
- 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
