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 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, required, and 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 member alliance.
Key Responsibilities
- 50% Researching complex issues and assisting in development of policy recommendations and advocacy materials
- 30% Engaging with hospitals, Premier members, external stakeholders and Capitol Hill offices
- 20% Supporting the Government Affairs team in convening advocacy coalitions, Premier Government Affairs Network member meetings and other DC-based meetings and events
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.
Education:
- Obtaining Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, 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 $43,000 - $79,000. 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 and part time regular 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:
- Ranked #1 on Charlotte’s Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, and 2022 and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
- Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere® Institute for the 16th year in a row
- The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
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 affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.
Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to diversity_and_accommodations@premierinc.com or contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.
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