Overview
Position Description
Policy Team Intern
#I26-0002
Who are we?
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is a national resource, partner, and advocate for state public health leaders who work and support state maternal and child health programs and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth, families, and communities.
We build successful programs by disseminating best practices, advocating on behalf of our members in Washington, DC, providing technical assistance, convening leaders to share experiences and ideas, and advising states to reach our common goal of healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
About the position:
AMCHP is recruiting a policy team intern for the Fall of 2026. This is a paid part-time position that requires a minimum of 15 hours per week. AMCHP’s internship program is open to currently enrolled students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Individuals who have recently graduated are also eligible. Candidates located in or near the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, and with experience in Congressional affairs are preferred.
Our program is also designed to allow interns to gain practical work experience; provide opportunities for interns to explore their strengths and interests more fully; and provide AMCHP an opportunity to become involved in the preparation of future public health professionals.
What you’ll get to do:
Work with the policy team on a variety of projects and initiatives. Potential projects include, but are not limited to:
- Track current affairs related to policy
- Compile and share out MCH policy information through AMCHP’s Policy Digest
- Analyze federal and state legislation, including updating AMCHP’s MCH Bill Tracker
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of Congressional hill days
- Contribute to AMCHP’s appropriations advocacy
- Assist in AMCHP’s monthly Policy and Partnership Town Halls
- Support the policy team in the development and editing of written materials
- Attend briefings and meetings on relevant MCH policy issues
- Perform related work as assigned
- Collate information on 120th Members of Congress and key congressional staff
You’ll bring these qualifications:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of and strong interest in public health policy
- Knowledge and understanding of maternal and child health (preferred)
- Knowledge of executive and legislative branches of government
Skills:
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Abilities: Self-motivated with strong organizational skills; the ability to work effectively in a team environment; the ability to work effectively remotely/in a telework set-up; A steadfast commitment to https://amchp.org/our-mission/
Other: AMCHP’s office is located in Washington, DC, and this position has the option of 100% virtual work/telework. However, the position requires the individual to provide Government Affairs support in the Washington, DC area. Therefore, there is a preference for this individual to be located within the DMV area.
Physical/Sensory Demands: We are committed to an inclusive culture that values all types of diversity, including the accommodation of a wide range of disability and related workplace needs.
Estimated Internship Duration
Start Date: Beginning of September 2026 End Date: End of December 2026
Hours/Compensation: 15-20 hours per week. Hourly rate range: $20 – $25 per hour (exact dates/times can be negotiated). Note: Benefits are not provided.
Job Classification: Non-Exempt
Why Join AMCHP?
We are a dynamic, energetic team comprised of MCH subject matter experts and individuals passionate about building a nation that values and invests in the health and well-being of all women, children, youth, families, and communities so that they may thrive.
AMCHP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Interested?
Submit your resume, cover letter, 2 public health-related or policy-related writing samples, and (3) references HERE. No phone calls. Please submit any questions to careers@amchp.org and indicate #I26-0002 Policy Team Intern in the subject line.
About Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP)
About AMCHP
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, mothers, fathers, parents, children, youth, and all families, including LGBTQIA+ and individuals with special health care needs. AMCHP leads and supports programs nationally to protect and promote optimal maternal and child health while lifting social determinants of health and addressing systemic and structural health equity issues.
AMCHP's members come from the highest levels of state government and include directors of maternal and child health programs, directors of programs for children with special health care needs, and other public health leaders who work with and support state maternal and child health programs. Our members directly serve all women and children nationwide, and strive to improve the health of all women, infants, children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs, by administering critical public health education and screening services, and coordinating preventive, primary and specialty care. Our membership also includes academic, advocacy and community based family health professionals, as well as families themselves.
AMCHP builds successful programs by disseminating best practices; advocating on our member's behalf in Washington; providing technical assistance; convening leaders to share experiences and ideas; and advising states about involving partners to reach our common goal of healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
