Safe Kids Worldwide is accepting applications from current undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in public policy, especially in relation to children and public health. This unpaid internship is a part or full-time position (20-40 hours/week), depending on availability. Terms are at least 10 weeks in duration and open to longer time commitments. The internship can begin as early as March 2013, and may serve as a student's independent study for credit.
Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations dedicated to protecting children from unintentional injuries. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of an injury each year, and every one of these tragedies is preventable. Safe Kids works with an extensive network of more than 600 coalitions in the U.S. and in 23 countries to reduce traffic injuries, drowning, falls, burns, poisonings and more. Since 1988, Safe Kids has helped reduce the U.S. childhood death rate from unintentional injury by 53 percent.
The public policy intern will support the work of the Public Policy Department in the following ways:
- Providing background research and memos relating to current legislative efforts
- Drafting blogs, tweets, and talking points relating to child injury
- Assisting in coordination of summer international conference
- Maintaining and updating contact lists in Excel
- Drafting invitations, introductions and other letters to members of Congress
- Attending briefings, press releases, lectures, and interviews
Skills and qualifications:
- Detail-oriented work style
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work both independently and in teams
- Background in public health, political science, or international development preferred
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Roshan Alemi, Public Policy Associate at ralemi@safekids.org. Please include the title of the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
