Affiliate Affairs Internship: 2027 spring term

Interns may contribute to the planning and execution of in-person and virtual events for Affiliates, including Affiliate Day and other Annual Meeting activities. Interns can also plan on being responsible for analyzing Affiliate data and reporting it out for staff and members; drafting communications and trainings for Affiliate leaders; maintaining administrative functions such as Affiliate databases and online platforms; and other duties as assigned.

Interns may conduct research or draft NPHW tools and resources, brochures and marketing materials; coordinate outreach to NPHW’s national, state, local and educational partners; update NPHW.org; draft newsletters and other materials for APHA members; help plan events locally and virtually leading up to and throughout NPHW; draft social media posts for use on Twitter and other platforms; perform simple graphic design to promote NPHW and its events; staff a NPHW booth at the Annual Meeting; collaborate with other departments and APHA leaders; and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

APHA’s Affiliate Affairs department offers one internship per semester to a qualified student. We are looking for creative, quick thinkers who can meet deadlines and who love working with a team and talking with our members and partners. Experience writing for a lay audience is a plus, as is experience with social media, web content and graphic design. Opportunities for internships are available year-round and last for a three- to four-month period. To assure that the intern maximizes their experience, we ask that the intern work at least 21 hours per week during business hours . Start and end times are negotiable.

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information.

Cover letter;

Resume;

a writing sample, 1-2 pages each (published, from a website or from schoolwork); and

Unofficial transcript; and

List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.

Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.

Deadline date: November 6, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)