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Health Policy Legal Extern

Department of Public Health

JR

Day (United States of America)

$20 PER HOUR

Who We Are.
We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact
  – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.

• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.

• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
  – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.

• Achieve Career Longevity
  – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.

• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
  – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.

• Feel Pride in Where you Work
  – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

10 weeks

20

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our agency by assisting the work units with projects as assigned. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns

The extern will assist the Assistant Commissioner for Policy and the Director of Government Affairs at Georgia Department of Public Health during the legislative session. The student will use legal and policy strategies to support various projects in the Office.

The extern will have a multitude of different tasks to perform each day that may include legislative tracking, bill analysis/summary, constituent services, attendance at committee meetings, and observation of Senate & House chambers during voting. During their time at the State Capitol, externs will gain knowledge of how state government works, how the legislative process works, along with making lifelong career contacts.

• Assist in identifying legislation that may directly impact the Department of Public Health.

• Conduct bill analysis and summary for distribution to internal DPH staff.

• Conduct bill tracking throughout the legislative session, including tracking bill amendments and substitutes.

• Assist in constituent services as needed.

• Attend committee meetings, floor sessions, and budget hearings and provide meeting summaries to the Policy team, as needed.

• Develop positive working relationships with external partners throughout the legislative session.

Law Student or Masters of Public Health Student

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular…