When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Vizient Intern Program Overview:

This program is intended to create a beneficial relationship and growth opportunity for Vizient, our employees, and collegiate students. Since 2000, our summer intern program has provided college undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate students a practical experience that exposes them to multiple aspects of a career field and the healthcare industry. This full-time, paid intern program offers an opportunity to accelerate academic learning, apply classroom knowledge, and introduce students to a professional setting. Interns are assigned a supervisor to mentor/develop business skills and monitor work experiences. Interns are part of the company’s team, setting goals, working toward deadlines, and participating in community service projects.

The program requires the intern to commit to 10 weeks of participation in all formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders.

• Program starts June 1, 2026, and ends August 7, 2026.
• 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $24 per hour.

What we will do:

We provide the tools and training necessary to succeed, as well as provide intentional development opportunities such as:

• Exposure to senior leadership to discuss the project, strategy, and milestones.
• Network opportunities with cross-functional teams to learn about various areas within the organization.
• Personalized strengths coaching.
• Participate in company meetings and key culture events.
• Value-added project management skills.
• Intern-led community impact project and various team-building activities outside of work.

What you will do:

The intern will play a critical role on the Public Policy & Government Relations team by conducting research and legislative tracking on key policy issues. The intern will attend events and hearings in Washington, D.C., providing summaries to inform the team of essential discussions impacting Vizient and its hospital members. During the busy summer regulatory period, the intern will summarize and analyze complex proposed regulations, supporting the team’s efforts to review and draft responses efficiently.

• Assist staff in developing and executing legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies; provide research on key policy priorities.
• Represent Vizient at Congressional hearings and briefings by partner organizations, think tanks, federal agencies, and academic institutions; attend meetings with government officials.
• Support the development of advocacy communications collateral and other policy-related communications, including grassroots engagement.
• Support the development of educational materials and assist in drafting regulatory comments.
• Participate in health sector advocacy group meetings to learn about shared policy priorities.
• Other responsibilities may include administrative office support, updating public policy web pages, preparing policy memos and PowerPoint slides, and supporting political engagement and reporting.

What you will need:

• Enrolled in a four-year accredited college, university, or graduate program in good academic standing.
• Must have completed the sophomore year as an undergraduate before the start of the internship or recently completed your degree.
• Basic understanding of working in a hybrid environment, workplace ethics, and effective communication.
• Good organization and planning skills, and demonstrate effective project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting across the team and potentially with internal Vizient business partners, external members, and suppliers.
• An interest in politics and/or policy; a specific interest in health policy is preferred
• Previous experience with local, state, or federal government entities, advocacy or policy organizations, and/or healthcare organizations is preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.