Compensation: Bi-weekly OR monthly stipend is available
Overview:
Georgia Equality is seeking a highly motivated intern to support the HIV Policy and Advocacy team while the HIV Policy Manager is on 12-week maternity leave. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legislative monitoring, community engagement, HIV prevention policy, and Medicaid research with a focus on equity and impact across Georgia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Policy Monitoring and Research
- Track federal and state-level HIV-related legislation and Medicaid policy changes.
- Provide policy digests using tools such as OpenStates, Kaiser Family Foundation, and NASTAD updates.
- Monitor developments related to pharmacist-prescribed PrEP (SB 195) implementation.
- Summarize Supreme Court decisions affecting HIV programs (e.g., Braidwood v. Becerra implications).
- Stakeholder Engagement Support
- Attend virtual or in-person coalition meetings and workgroups.
- Take notes and produce brief summaries with action steps.
- Plan World AIDS Day event (12/01/25)
- Assist in organizing listening sessions or virtual feedback spaces with community partners.
- Resource Development
- Update and maintain the internal HIV Policy Tracker (Excel/Google Sheets).
- Assist in creating educational toolkits and updating fact sheets.
- Draft social media posts or policy blurbs in collaboration with the communications team.
- Internal Communication
- Provide bi-weekly email updates to the Deputy Director.
- Flag urgent developments that may require leadership attention.
- Maintain a shared folder with organized updates, agendas, and research links.
Learning Outcomes:
- Deepen understanding of Georgia’s HIV policy landscape and public health policy process.
- Develop skills in legislative analysis, stakeholder communication, and strategic documentation.
- Contribute to real-world advocacy that centers racial and health equity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Student or recent graduate, or related experience in public health, policy, or advocacy
- Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of HIV-related issues, Medicaid, or health equity preferred
- Able to commit 15hrs a week
- Self-starter, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a hybrid/remote environment
Support & Transition: The intern will receive an onboarding packet, 1:1 orientation with the HIV Policy Manager before leave begins in October, and ongoing check-ins with the Deputy Director. A mid-internship and end-of-internship debrief will be scheduled to support learning and continuity. Curriculum requirements can be met.
To Apply: Email your resume and a brief statement of interest to email hidden; JavaScript is required with subject line: HIV Policy Internship – Fall 2025.