Monument Advocacy seeks college-, post-graduate-, or graduate-level candidates for a
HEALTH POLICY/ADVOCACY INTERNSHIP based in downtown Washington, DC.
Monument is a nationally recognized consulting firm focused on government relations,
strategic communications, and public affairs. We maintain groundbreaking practices in
numerous fields, including healthcare; technology and innovation; sustainability; tax,
trade, and economic policy; travel and immigration; defense and cybersecurity; food,
agriculture, energy, and more. Interns will have significant opportunities to witness the
public policy and legislative process first-hand and to gain real government relations
experience.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Conducting legislative, regulatory, and policy research on healthcare issues such
as prescription drug policy, behavioral health, public health, telehealth, Medicare
and Medicaid reform, insurance design and coverage, and healthcare transparency. - Tracking bills, regulatory developments, and current events related to client interests.
- Covering congressional hearings, briefings, and off-the-Hill policy events.
- Drafting and editing policy materials, client and coalition memos, and summaries of hearings, bills, and regulations.
- Supporting coalition and client advocacy efforts, including meeting notes, followup, and project coordination.
- Assisting with business development proposals and research as needed.
The goal of the internship program is to expose highly motivated pre- and early-career
professionals to the everyday operations of a government relations firm with a focus on
healthcare policy. Interns will develop skills in research and writing; inter-office
communication and team collaboration; critical thinking and time management; and gain
a realistic understanding of how healthcare policy is shaped through the legislative and
regulatory process.
A successful intern will possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills; a
demonstrated interest in health care policy and politics; and the ability to manage multiple
projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
To apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Colton Henning at
chenning@monumentadvocacy.com.APPLICANTS WITHOUT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
The due date for applications for the Spring 2026 Class is November 17th. This internship
is in-person.
The compensation for this position is an hourly rate per DC’s minimum wage compliance
of $17.95/hour and cannot exceed more than 86.67 hours per semi-monthly pay period.
Full-time positions are available for a maximum of a 4-month term. Monument is an equal
opportunity employer. For more information on Monument, our team members, and our
clients, please visit http://www.monumentadvocacy.com