Government Affairs Intern

Government Affairs Intern

What you will be doing:

The Government Affairs Intern works collaboratively within a bipartisan, nonpartisan team of DC-based subject matter experts and federal lobbyists, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, to advance Premier's advocacy strategy. This position takes a broad approach to problem solving and developing an understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. The Government Affairs Intern will participate in policy development, required and approved educational opportunities, development of thought leadership content, drafting communications for internal and external stakeholders and learning about the various technologies and solutions Premier offers to its clients.

A key priority of the Government Affairs Intern is to assist with policy development related to issues of importance to Premier and its member alliance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1- 50%

• Research complex issues and assist in development of policy responses and advocacy materials

Responsibility #2 - 20%

• Engage with stakeholders, Premier members, and Capitol Hill offices

Responsibility #3 - 20%

• Support policy communications functions

Responsibility #4 - 10%

• Implement strategies for ongoing PAC and grassroots recruitment and engagement

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex content and adapt to various audiences.

• Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience:

• Previous experience in healthcare, business, or policy.

• Demonstrated interest in healthcare performance improvement.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and show value from their efforts.

Education:

• Obtaining bachelor's or master's degree in healthcare administration, business, political science, journalism, etc.

Additional

Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions:

Air conditioned office space Travel Requirements:
No travel required Physical Demands:
Sedentary:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees.

Premier's internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

* Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

* 401k retirement program

* Paid time off

* Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

* Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards:
  Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual…