Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Research, Analysis, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health Policy
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Public Health Practice, Injury and Violence Prevention, Website Updating, Educational Material Development, Research Translation
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Research, Analysis, Literature Review
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Project Management, Writing, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, Podcast Production
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Membership Recruitment, Social Network Administration, Marketing Planning, Database Management, Quantitative Data Collection
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Written Communication, Oral Communication, Research, Analysis, Outreach
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Space Management, Occupancy Planning, AutoCAD, Revit, Archibus
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Database Management, Public Health Advocacy, Event Planning, Content Writing, Social Media Management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Construction Management, Program Management, Project Controls, Quality Assurance, Design/Build
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Loan Servicing, Portfolio Management, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Compliance Monitoring
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$68k–$108k/yr
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$220k–$242k/yr
The Post-Quantum Cryptography Policy and Migration SME IV will provide senior-level cryptographic expertise in support of Department of War post-quantum cryptography initiatives. The position focuses on cryptographic inv…
Skills: Post-Quantum Cryptography, Cryptographic Inventory, Policy Development, Migration Planning, Technical Assessment
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$200k–$225k/yr
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Skills: Actuarial Expertise, Public Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication Skills
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA CSi) is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Specialist to support high-impact real estate operations for the United States Postal Service (USPS). In this role, you will manage…
Skills: Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Transaction Management, Lease Negotiation, Property Portfolio Management, Market Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Commercial Leasing, Real Estate Transaction Management, Lease Negotiation, Property Portfolio Management, Market Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$125k–$140k/yr
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Skills: Network Administration, Server Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Remediation, VTC System Administration
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$130k–$132k/yr
Description Senior Business Process Specialist Celestar, a B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, …
Skills: Business Process Analysis, Stakeholder Collaboration, Administrative Management, Policy Formulation, Project Tracking
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote Solely
$18/hr–$28/hr
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Skills: Data Analysis, Content Development, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Project Management
American Public Health Association
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid
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Interns conduct research and analysis to develop educational resources such as factsheets and issue briefs on various public health topics. They also support webinars, attend briefings, and contribute to the Association's Get Ready campaign through blog posts and group projects.
Candidates must be undergraduate or graduate students working toward a degree in any major with strong written and oral communication skills. Applicants must have research and analysis experience and a strong interest in public health policy.
Public health policy interns work primarily with staff in the Center for Public Health Policy (Center) and receive hands-on experience and insight into the integration of science, policy and practice in public health. The Center aims to influence public policy at all levels of government and within the private sector, and to serve as a catalyst for positive change. The Center creates innovative, analytical and informative resources that cover a wide range of public health disciplines and topics, such as climate change, health reform, chemical exposures, food safety, health equity, built environment, obesity prevention, public health infrastructure, and more.
This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C.
The public health policy internship offers students the opportunity to build and strengthen professional skills particularly in research, analysis, writing, organization, and interpersonal communications. Interns conduct research and analysis to develop factsheets, issue briefs and other educational resources on a variety of issue areas including public health infrastructure, health reform, obesity prevention, health equity, and workforce. Other responsibilities may include attending relevant briefing and seminars, providing support for webinars, and assisting with committee and partner meetings.
All APHA interns also work on the Association’s Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships. The internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work experience in the above-mentioned areas. Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome. Candidates should also have:
Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information:
This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.
Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.
Deadline date: August 15, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
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