Summer 2024
Eli Allen
National Council of Urban Indian Health
1 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Suite 800-D
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202.544.0344
NCUIH is excited to offer internship and fellowship opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and law students. This remote opportunity allows students to work part-time throughout the semester, accommodating for class schedules and availability, or full-time during the summer. Internships and Fellowships are available for academic credit, or for compensation, dependent on available funding.
Below is more information about the roles and testimonials from previous participants.
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Policy Opportunities
Applications
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply for either the Public Policy Internship or the Law and Policy Fellowship, please send a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to policy@ncuih.org, with the subject line “Policy Internship/Fellowship”. The cover letter should include what interested the applicant about the position and any policy focus or specific skills that they wish to gain.
Law and Policy Fellow
Law fellows will have both internal and external responsibilities grounded in serving urban Indian organizations (UIOs) to advance the mission of NCUIH through policy, advocacy, outreach, technical assistance, and research projects in the health care and public health fields. Law interns/fellows will report to the Director of Federal Relations and regularly work with NCUIH’s Executive Director and Director of Congressional Relations. In addition, law intern/fellows’ work will include analyses of agency activities and support for engagement with agencies under the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), including the Indian Health Service (IHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Health Resources and Services Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Administration for Children & Families, HHS Office of the Inspector General, and more; Department of Justice; Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of Agriculture; and other agencies as relevant to NCUIH’s mission. Regulatory and policy priorities within the last year have included the following areas: the federal trust responsibility, Medicaid, Medicare, third-party reimbursement, behavioral health, domestic violence, opioids and substance use disorders, HIV and Hepatitis-C, Federal Tort Claims Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Research and analysis of policy issues relevant to Indian Health Care Providers, including regulatory activity, litigation, and proposed and enacted legislation;
- Monitoring regulations, proposed rules, and other agency activity;
- Drafting comments in response to regulatory proposals from IHS, CMS, and other agencies;
- Budget and appropriations analysis;
- Summarizing complex policy updates and synthesizing technical information into easily digestible updates for C-level executives at health facilities;
- Preparing testimony, technical reports, policy position papers, and other policy analyses on key health care and public health issues;
- Technical assistance to urban Indian organizations, Tribal Organizations, national Indian organizations, agencies, and more;
- Tracking and analyzing appellate litigation relevant to Indian Health Care Providers and NCUIH’s mission;
- Facilitating Urban Confer between IHS and UIOs;
- Providing support to NCUIH staff for, and assisting in, the education of federal agencies and Congress on ways to improve health care and public health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives residing in urban areas; and
- Other legal and policy projects as assigned.
Public Policy Internship
The National Council of Urban Indian Health is offering a policy internship within the Department of Public Policy which carries out NCUIH’s Congressional and Federal outreach and education efforts. An intern will have the opportunity to learn about the health of urban Indian populations and build skills and knowledge in policy, research, and legislation. Those selected are expected to work 10-15 hours per week with flexibility around class schedules. As a part of the internship, students have the opportunity to:
- Analyze the impact and effect of national public policy on urban Indian health sector and effectively communicate to relevant stakeholders.
- Attend meetings with federal and Congressional offices on public policy issues related to Indian health.
- Research federal policy or other national issues related to legislation, regulation, or executive order.
- Draft and edit communications materials as needed.
- Draft articles on upcoming meetings, legislative hearings, and other important events.
- Help develop policy briefs, publications, and resources.
- Contribute quality work product to the website and social media content on relevant issues as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in College/University (undergraduate or graduate)
- Knowledge and high proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Professional appearance and the ability to interact effectively with persons at all organizational levels.
- Well‐organized
- Take initiative on assigned tasks and the ability to ask for assistance when needed
- Ability to multitask and coordinate numerous projects simultaneously
- Must be trustworthy and dependable, arrive on time, and bring diligence and a strong work ethic to the office
- Must be able to consistently present a positive attitude and contribute to a harmonious team environment with energy and enthusiasm.
TARC Internship
The National Council of Urban Indian Health offers summer internship positions within the Technical Assistance and Research Center (TARC). Interns in the DC area or remote will have the opportunity to learn about the health of urban Indian populations and build skills and knowledge in policy, research, evaluation, public health, and health promotion. TARC staff will provide direct supervision and support the intern in building their professional resume for future advanced degrees and employment opportunities. This is a competitive internship and those selected are expected to work 20-35 hours per week with flexibility around their schedule. As a part of the internship, students have the opportunity to:
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of national technical assistance and research projects.
- Support research and evaluation activities through literature reviews, survey development, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination of results.
- Write newsletters and one-page article summaries for the official website.
- Assist in projects across each department.
- Earn various certifications.
- Provide technical assistance to support Urban Indian Health Organizations across the country.
- Learn about the legislative process and support research on policy and legislation for American Indian and Alaska Native people living in cities.
Requirements:
- Must be currently enrolled in College/University
- Knowledge and high proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Professional appearance and the ability to interact effectively with persons at all organizational levels
- Well‐organized
- Take initiative on assigned tasks and the ability to ask for assistance when needed
- Ability to multitask and coordinate numerous projects simultaneously
- Must be trustworthy and dependable, arrive on time, and bring diligence and a strong work ethic to the office
- Must be able to consistently present a positive attitude and contribute to a harmonious team environment with energy and enthusiasm
- Work collaborative with NCUIH staff on new and ongoing initiatives
The Application Package Should Include:
- A resume or vitae
- A cover letter describing past experiences, current skill sets, interest in the position, and a desired focus of training for the internship
- A list of three (3) references (academic or professional)
Applications should be submitted to Dr. Kimberly Fowler, VP Technical Assistance and Research Center, kfowler@ncuih.org. Compensation will be available for this internship.