Job Description
If you are a recent college graduate or a current graduate student who is passionate about improving global health through communications and advocacy, the Global Health Strategies (GHS) Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and learning.
Our interns are entrepreneurial, innovative and strategic thinkers with excellent communications and analytical skills. Interns are team players and have a strong commitment to our clients. They also bring a sense of humor and enjoy having fun.
Objectives of the GHS Internship Program
The GHS Internship Program affords young professionals the opportunity to:
- Gain exposure to the field of global health communications and advocacy
- Hone their writing, research and strategic thinking skills
- Work with high-profile clients on high-impact projects
- Attend presentations and trainings with leaders in the global health field
- Receive professional evaluation, assessment and mentorship
The Intern Experience
Interns work closely with GHS staff to assist in the design and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies for a range of issues in global health, including infectious disease, immunization, women’s health and universal health coverage. Interns are provided hands-on experience meaningfully contributing to client goals.
Interns spend 75%-80% of their time on client work and the remaining 20%-25% on operational tasks and participation in training and development opportunities.
Client work may include:
- Contributing to the research and writing of strategy memos, media materials and issue briefs
- Monitoring and analyzing media coverage and advocate conversations about global health issues
- Providing logistics support for conferences, meetings and events that GHS organizes on behalf of clients
- Managing databases of global health media, policymakers and opinion leaders
- Assisting GHS staff with project management (e.g., drafting meeting minutes, updating work plans, tracking budgets)
Training and development opportunities may include:
- Weekly support with an intern manager; monthly mentorship with member of the GHS senior management team
- Access to skills trainings and brown-bag lunches at GHS with leaders in the global health field
- Sponsorship to attend global health events in NYC
- Participation in a leadership breakfast/lunch with the GHS principals
Intern Program Qualifications & Structure:
- GHS’s interns generally hold bachelor’s degrees and have an interest in global health, communications and/or advocacy. They are excellent writers, researchers and critical thinkers.
- Experience with communications and advocacy on digital media platforms is a plus
- Interns are hired for 6-month rotations with flexible start dates
- Internships may be extended on a case-by-case basis
- Internships are full-time, paid positions
