The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is the leading national legal-advocacy organization representing people with mental disabilities. In addition to its precedent-setting litigation, the Center pursues lobbying and research in the public-policy arena to define and advance the rights of adults and children who rely on public services and ensure their equal access to health and mental health care, education, housing and employment.
Job Description: The work will be in the area of health policy research. This is not a legal research position. Policy interns conduct background research and literature searches for fact sheets and policy papers on issues affecting adults and children with mental disabilities. Strong analytical, research and computer skills, including the ability to effectively use the internet, are required. The ideal candidate thrives on independence.
Interns will be paid $12 an hour.
To apply for the paid policy internship for the summer of 2012, please submit a cover letter, résumé and brief writing sample by March 2, 2012 to:
Elaine Alfano, Deputy Policy Director
elaine @ bazelon.org
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
1101 15th Street, N.W., Suite 1212
Washington , DC 20005-5002
Fax: (202) 223-0409
Volunteer Opportunities
People interested in volunteer internships on health policy, housing policy or mental health legislative advocacy with Congress are encouraged to contact Bazelon staff for any available opportunities. All interns, paid or volunteer, are typically graduating undergraduate, graduate or law students.
- For housing policy volunteer opportunities, contact Bonnie Milstein, bonniem @ bazelon.org.
- For part-time health policy volunteer opportunities, contact Allison Wishon Siegwarth, allisonw @ bazelon.org.
- For legislative and policy advocacy volunteer opportunities, contact Laurel Stine, laurels @ bazelon.org. *Note: legislative and policy advocacy opportunities are not available at this time.
Please send a resume and writing samples with your inquiry.