Summer intern position to assist in the Dept. of Government and Public Affairs. Intern will work directly with the Vice President and Manager of the Government Affairs Department on special public policy and legislative outreach projects. Assignments to include legislative bill research and review, budget analysis, advocacy projects, as well as other duties as needed. Intern will also attend legislative sessions and hearings in the New Jersey Statehouse. Legislative Research • Track state and federal legislation and regulations • Develop memorandums summarizing bills and regulations • Monitor healthcare policy news • State Budget Analysis Outreach • Work with Manager on outreach letters to local and state officials Events/Meetings • Attend legislative voting sessions and hearings in the NJ Statehouse • Participate in external meetings with various stakeholders • Assist with legislative events at Atlantic Health facilities • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time accredited public or private College/University •Be in good academic standing • US Citizen or Permanent Resident • Work 37.5 hours per week and commit to a minimum of 375 hours for the duration of the internship • Must be committed to completing the duration of the internship from June 2025 - August 2025 • Highly proficient writing and research skills • Proficient in MS Office • General knowledge of legislative process •Educational background in Political Science, Government/Public Policy, or Public Health preferred ABOUT US At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: + Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ + Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ + Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ + Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ + Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ + Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ + CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ + Atlantic Home Care and Hospice + Atlantic Mobile Health + Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: + 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years + Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare + 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare + 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review + Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP + Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) + One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine + One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine + Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets + NJ Sustainable Business EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.