Public Policy & Healthcare Administration Internship

# Public Policy & Healthcare Administration Internship

## Shape Policy, Transform Healthcare Systems

Inspired by Melvin L. Burks' leadership at Hamilton Center, this 100% remote internship equips college and graduate students with hands-on experience at the intersection of public policy and healthcare administration while advancing mental health awareness.

## What You'll Gain
- Real-world policy analysis and development experience
- Healthcare system and administrative operations knowledge
- Connections with policy makers and healthcare leaders
- Purpose-driven leadership skills
- Portfolio of policy briefs and healthcare administration projects

## Focus Areas
1. **Healthcare Policy Development**
  - Mental health legislation analysis
  - Policy brief creation
  - Stakeholder engagement strategies
  - Evidence-based policy research

2. **Healthcare Administration**
  - Organizational structure and governance
  - Healthcare finance fundamentals
  - Regulatory compliance
  - Quality improvement methodologies

3. **Purpose-Driven Leadership**
  - Ethical decision-making in policy contexts
  - Community-centered administrative approaches
  - Cross-sector collaboration
  - Strategic advocacy techniques

## Three Ways to Participate

### 1. Volunteer Track
Contribute your talents while building valuable policy and administration experience. Perfect for those balancing academic commitments while seeking professional development.
- Full mentorship and leadership training
- Portfolio development
- Professional networking

### 2. Academic Credit
Earn credit at your institution while developing real-world healthcare policy skills. We'll coordinate with your school to meet specific academic requirements.
- Customized learning objectives
- Faculty-approved projects
- Academic deliverables

### 3. Paid Fellowship
Selected candidates with strong policy or administration project proposals may receive stipends of $500-$750 monthly. Opportunities for advancement to independent contractor status ($20-$30/hour, up to 15 hours weekly).
- 3-4 month specific project commitment
- Potential for 6-12 month contractor role
- Sponsored project implementation

## Program Details
- **Completely Flexible**: 100% remote, work on your schedule
- **Time Commitment**: 5-10 hours weekly
- **No Minimum Semester Requirement**
- **Full Mentorship**: Direct guidance from healthcare policy experts

## Ideal Candidates
- Current undergraduate or graduate students in public policy, healthcare administration, public health, or related fields
- Strong research and writing skills
- Self-motivated with interest in mental health policy
- Commitment to evidence-based approaches to healthcare improvement

## Apply Now
Send to info@voiceup.life:
1. Resume/CV and statement of interest
2. Example of your best policy or administrative writing
3. Brief proposal of a healthcare policy or administration project

*Voice Up Publishing welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in transforming healthcare systems through purpose-driven policy leadership.*