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IWH exists to promote the highest attainable health and wellbeing for women throughout every stage of life, pre-born to natural death. We tackle the most pressing health issues of women in the U.S. and around the globe through honest discourse, targeted action, and empowered alliances. IWH convenes leading policy experts in Congress, the Executive Branch, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to rewrite the narrative for women’s health at home and abroad. We are looking to expand our team. Successful candidates will have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and ideally hold some work experience in a relevant field. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to info@theIWH.org. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis.

Chief of Staff/Operations Director 

Full-time & Hybrid, Washington, D.C. 

The Institute for Women’s Health seeks a qualified individual to serve as executive-level Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff reports directly to the President and will assist the President with the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Responsibilities include but not be limited to:

Advises president and makes decisions and problem-solves in her absence

Supervises and communicates with IWH staff and contractors

Oversees daily operations and ensures coordination of efforts

Arranges meetings with key stakeholders

Manages the president’s calendar & email

Maintains contact lists

Assists with communications, outreach and development

Helps with fundraising and event planning as appropriate.

The ideal candidate should be entrepreneurial in spirit, an excellent communicator, diplomatic, effective problem-solver, prompt, energetic and enthusiastic about the mission of IWH. Previous experience in a management role is a strong preference, with experience in government preferred, along with at least a bachelor’s degree.

Communications & Outreach Director

Full- or Part-time & Hybrid, Washington, D.C. 

The Institute for Women’s Health seeks a qualified individual to manage communications and outreach for the organization’s development with donors. The Communications & Outreach Director reports directly to the President.

Responsibilities include:

Manages social media accounts

Promotes special events via social media

Prepares prospect materials

Develops and maintains media relationships

Creates media calendars

Drafts op-eds.

The ideal candidate should be entrepreneurial in spirit, be passionate about the mission of IWH, be an excellent researcher, communicator, and writer, have at least a bachelor’s degree, and 3-5 years of experience in relevant fields, ideally in media relations within the executive or legislative branch of government (U.S. Department of State, HHS, USAID, or USUN preferred) and/or media outlets with relevant synergies.

 

Internship Opportunities 

IWH is now accepting internship applications for the summer 2023, and the 2023-24 academic year. The IWH Internship Program is an intensive, in-person and virtual hybrid program in Washington, D.C. (with the option of being all-virtual), where interns are valued members of the team and contribute to the organization while also establishing relationships and networks that will outlast their tenure. Each intern’s program will be unique, crafted in tandem with IWH staff to match IWH needs to the intern’s interest and experience, and may be part-time or full-time, based on the intern’s availability and academic workload. Interns will be pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, including (but not limited to) political science, communications, law, public health, international affairs, research or medicine/biology. MPH practicum students are strongly encouraged to apply for our internship programs. We are eager to work with you to customize your internship experience to meet your program/project needs and requirements. To apply, send the required materials to info@theiwh.org – no later than COB Friday, April 7th. All applicants will be considered and will be notified of IWH’s decision by Friday, April 14th.

Investigative Research Intern (Domestic + International)

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

Investigative Research Interns will conduct investigative research into specific domestic, international, and multilateral organizations to hold them accountable to their mandates. Investigative research includes attending meetings, conferences, and working groups (virtual or otherwise); collecting information and collating data; and making policy recommendations to IWH staff based upon research found, among other things. The 2023 Summer internship runs from May to August, with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Policy Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

Policy Interns will assist senior staff in strategizing on national and international policy objectives on women’s health, including analyzing and synthesizing research, drafting talking points, updating and maintaining domestic and international contacts, and attending working groups for special projects. Other tasks could include event planning for diplomats, congressional staff, and NGOs; attending meetings and drafting memos on behalf of senior staff; and drafting policy recommendations, among other things. The 2023 summer internship runs from early May to mid-August, with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Communications and Graphic Design Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

Communications and Graphic Design Interns will oversee the media and social media components for the Institute, including drafting and placing op-eds, writing press releases, drafting, and posting social media content, and maintaining the Institute’s outward-facing narrative. Other tasks could include, but are not limited to: live-tweeting events; note-taking for high-level meetings; and establishing relationships with media and other communications staff, among other things. Additionally, this intern would be responsible for converting research notes and reports into reader-friendly materials, resources, handouts, and presentations for meetings and international trips. The 2023 summer internship runs from early May to mid-August, with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Legal and Social Research Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

The legal intern will collaborate closely with policy interns and our research team to increase knowledge of legal ramifications for health-related recommendations and interventions, both domestically and internationally. The legal intern will help the organization investigate the various legal backgrounds for a country’s health system, as well as brief senior staff on cultural and social norms.  Investigations on current legislation as it applies to health and family will be a major focus, and the intern will provide insight into the international climate for IWH’s values and principles, as well as form creative approaches and strategies for interventions. Other tasks would include assisting with health research projects, creating briefs for senior staff, joining virtual meetings to inform current projects, and adding to the organization’s research database. The ideal candidate has either academic background or experience in a relevant field. Experience, study, and/or interest in law, international affairs, sociology, and policy is highly preferred for this role.  The 2023 summer internship runs from early May to mid-August, with flexible start and end dates.

Global Health Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

The global health intern will collaborate closely with the Internship Coordinator and research team to provide support for the organization’s International health initiatives. The global health intern will help to manage the organization’s international health research for their initiatives, as well as research current global health guidelines and standards of practice. Other tasks would include working on research strategy, helping to plan research projects for international partnerships, attending meetings with global health professionals, and creating briefs on global health interventions for senior staff. The ideal candidate has either an academic background or experience in a relevant field. Students seeking to complete their MPH practicum, or have related public health backgrounds would be ideal for this intern position. The 2022-23 academic internship runs from mid-September to May, with flexible start and end dates.

Maternal and Child Health – Research Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

The Maternal and Child Health intern works very closely with renowned health professionals, leaders, and policymakers in the global health sector, to assist with targeted interventions for improving health for women and children around the world.  Tasks would include providing insight into current maternal and child health standards, providing research briefs on updated guidelines, assisting professionals and senior staff collaborate to create easy-access, reader-friendly resources, attending meetings, and gathering data support. The ideal candidate has either an academic background or experience in a relevant field. Public health, community health, and MPH practicum students are strongly encouraged to apply for this role. The 2023 summer internship runs from early-May to mid-August, with flexible start and end dates.

Health Policy Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C. 

Health policy interns will work directly with senior staff and professionals to formulate policy recommendations for various domestic and international contexts. Interns will gain firsthand experience at forming health policy, and must be knowledgeable of the current issues confronting the health and global health spheres. Additionally, knowledge of NGOs, multilateral organization function, and major global health organizations such as the WHO, UN, etc. is encouraged for this position. Tasks for this position will include: drafting policy briefs, researching current international policy, investigating the impact of the The 2022-23 academic internship runs from mid-September to May. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Health Promotion Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

Health promotion interns will work directly with senior staff and professionals to assist in drafting resources that will promote optimal women’s health in various settings, both domestic and abroad. Health promotion interns will be able to apply their knowledge by investigating social trends, and population needs for various domestic and international contexts. Additionally, they will be able to apply creative strategies for outreach and advocacy of optimal women’s health goals. Tasks for this position will include supporting international research projects, drafting population briefs and country backgrounders, assisting global health interns in determining current trends, and giving insight to senior staff on optimal health promotion techniques. Students with a background in community health, public health, and health promotion, as well as MPH practicum students are strongly encouraged to apply. The 2023 academic internship runs from early May to mid-August. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Medical Intern

Remote +/or Hybrid, Washington, D.C.

Medical Interns will oversee the research initiatives of the Institute, both domestic and international. Research initiatives will be assigned by the President with the intern’s specific interests in mind. Research initiatives include conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing research on special projects; drafting briefer memos for senior staff ahead of high-level meetings; and identifying the major health needs and obstacles to them of women in various localities across the globe, among other things. The 2022-23 academic internship runs from mid-September to May, with flexible start and end dates. Fluency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Undergraduate student or graduate student demonstrating strong interest in research, public health, health policy, business, and/or government both domestically and internationally.

Experience and skills in health-related research, policy, and/or business research

Students interested in gaining research experience and skills are strongly encouraged to apply.

Business students able to complete assessments and return on investment (ROI) analyses are strongly encouraged to apply.

At least minimal hands-on experience in a clinical setting or working with patients, domestically or abroad, is encouraged but not required.

Able to work well virtually and interact with an online mentor on a regular basis.

Computer skills, graphic design skills, and strong writing skills are preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Good teamwork skills, eager to learn and work on a variety of projects, and strong research skills.

Detail-oriented, good time management and organization skills

Able to begin immediately and meet research deadlines effectively.

Fluency in Spanish or French is of strong interest.

Accepted applicants may have the opportunity for a prolonged internship and/or fellowship.

Required application materials:

Resume/CV

Cover letter of interest

1-2 paragraphs describing your views on women’s health, abortion, and reproductive health.

Applicants of interest will be requested to attend an interview with the organization’s leadership, as well as onboarding orientation if accepted. Due to the international policy nature of the activities, interns will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Note: This unpaid internship is open to all students, regardless of whether they are seeking academic course credit or not. Although this is an internship, accommodation will be made for practicum students to use this experience for their practicum, and ensure that their MPH program requirements are met. We encourage all students with an interest in public health, policy, and global issues to apply.