About the Role
If you are a graduate student or a recent graduate who is passionate about improving health policy through communications and advocacy, the Pyxis Partners Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and learning. Pyxis Partners focuses on health policy issues of national importance, such as prescription drug pricing, and women's reproductive rights. The firm also specializes in hands-on work dedicated to increasing diversity in biomedical research. Our interns are enthusiastic, innovative and strategic thinkers with excellent verbal and written communications skills. Interns are team players and have a strong commitment to our clients.
The Pyxis Partners Internship Program affords young professionals the opportunity to gain firsthand experience working on a variety of projects designed to communicate and advocate for specific policies in health and healthcare reform, join Pyxis Partners' political consultants as they lobby on Capitol Hill, and experience how the academic study of policy and advocacy work translates into real-life projects and initiatives.
This is a part-time position, 20-25 hrs per week, and the hourly rate is $18. We are open to providing academic credit for this position where applicable so please let us know in your cover letter if this is an option for you. This is a remote position, but interns are welcomed and encouraged to work from our D.C. office.
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to:
intern@pyxispartners.co
Responsibilities
Interns with Pyxis Partners perform a variety of tasks that support our staff, including legislative, media, research, policy, and administrative work. Your core responsibilities will be:
Legislative research, including assembling information for clients related to federal or state-level legislation;
Monitoring federal legislative hearings and mark-ups, either online or in-person, for the purposes of tracking specific legislative policy initiatives pertinent to the client’s agenda or Pyxis Partners work;
Compiling and assembling client briefing materials for Capitol Hill or Administration visits/meetings (and, occasionally, attending those meetings)
Monitoring publications for relevant news stories, related to client interests and
activities;
Research on state and federal health activities;
Compose briefing papers and legislative memos;
Research on health care reform specific to how it impacts a client’s areas of interest
Compiling and assembling information requested by clients, as necessary;
Review of both client and Pyxis Partners documents; and
Assisting with general client meeting planning tasks.
Examples of Technologies We Use:
Google Suite
SharePoint
Wix
Zoom
Microsoft Office
Monday.com
Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program or recently graduated
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, problem solve, and prioritize competing requests
Attentive to detail and committed to delivering high-quality work products
Able to work independently and possesses strong organizational skills
Able to collaborate and work with a diverse team
Ability to translate and broadly communicate complex research, policy and legislation topics for a variety of audiences.
Experience on Capitol Hill is a plus, but not required
About the Company
Pyxis Partners is a public policy advocacy and consulting firm dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients. We believe that good policy ideas are created when individuals are given a voice and that sound public policy drives progress. We strive to align, advocate for and advance such policy to improve health outcomes. Our team and record of effectiveness demonstrate that achieving policy change takes a combination of high-level government experience, an understanding of people’s struggles, a network of strong relationships, keen analytical and listening skills, and the relentless commitment to find fresh, creative approaches to addressing issues.
Pyxis Partners is an equal opportunity employer affording all employees, contractors and job applicants' fair and equal treatment. Pyxis Partners complies with the letter and spirit of all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, including discrimination based on race, age, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran status and disabilities.