Advocacy Intern

Location: Washington, DC

Advocacy Intern

What you will be doing

The Government Affairs Intern works collaboratively within a team of DC-based subject matter experts and federal lobbyists, as well as collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, to advance Premier’s healthcare advocacy strategy. This position takes a broad approach to problem solving and developing an understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process. The Government Affairs Intern will participate in policy development, primarily related to hospitals, medical supply chain, and continuum of care. Additionally, Interns will participate in approved educational opportunities, development of thought leadership content, and learning about the various technologies and solutions Premier offers to its clients.

The Government Affairs Intern position will be responsible for supporting the federal legislative and regulatory operations of the Premier Government Affairs team. A key priority of the Government Affairs Intern is to assist with policy development related to issues of importance to Premier and its members.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibility #1 - 60%

Research complex issues and assist in development of policy responses and advocacy materials

Responsibility #2 - 20%

Engage with stakeholders, Premier members, and Capitol Hill offices

Responsibility #3 - 20%

Implement strategies for ongoing PAC and grassroots recruitment and engagement

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience

Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex content and adapt to various audiences.

Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Experience

Previous experience in healthcare, business, or policy.

Demonstrated interest in healthcare performance improvement.

Demonstrated capability to lead and show value from their efforts.

Obtaining bachelor’s or master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, political science, etc.

Additional Job Requirements

Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Operate computer programs and software

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

Making independent decisions

Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Air conditioned office space

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance

Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026

Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)

Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025

Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management

Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive

Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirm