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Policy & Public Affairs Internship

Part Time • Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America

14 - 16 (Hourly) Added 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Summary

LOCATION

Salt Lake City, UT, on campus with the possibility of remote work after training.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong writing and research skills, willingness to learn, and interest in policy-related issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support policy assignments, research policy matters, draft content, track project information, conduct outreach for meetings and events, and perform other related duties.

INDUSTRY

Healthcare and Cancer Research

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Internship opportunity at Huntsman Cancer Institute focused on policy and public affairs supporting cancer prevention and care initiatives.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Support a variety of policy-related assignments at Huntsman Cancer Institute under the direction of an executive director
Research policy matters and data on elected officials, government entities
Draft correspondence and other content
Track information about contacts, activities, and projects
Outreach to set up meetings and events
Other related duties as identified

Opportunities

Work with an engaging team
Excellent training experience for a range of policy issues
Research, learn, engage on issues across a variety of Mountain West states, municipalities, federal government, etc.

Requirements

Writing and research skills
Willingness to learn/interest in policy-related issues

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Letter of Recommendation 1

Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

Open Date

12/12/2024

Requisition Number

PRN15471N

Job Title

UU Student - Research

Working Title

Policy & Public Affairs Internship

Job Grade

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

19.60

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Standard working hours for completion of assignments are generally between 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday, with the flexibility after a training period.
10 – 20 hours per week. Temporary, non-benefitted position.
Onsite, but certain assignments are eligible for remote work after a training period.

Is this a work study job?

VP Area

President

Department

01355 - HCI Senior Leadership

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range