Regulatory Transparency and Accountability Intern
Center for Science in the Public Interest
internship
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $18 - $18 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- 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
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
policy researchdata evaluationfact-checkingreport writingevidence analysisregulatory reviewscientific monitoringpersuasive writinginformation collectionpublic health research
Soft Skills
independent worktask managementattention to detailanalytical skillscommunication skillstime managementorganizational skillswriting skillspersuasioncritical thinking