Fatty Liver Disease Program Intern

Do you want to work for the most effective nonprofit in patient advocacy and join a truly dynamic team impacting the healthcare landscape? What about a chance to make a difference in the lives of over 100 million patients with liver disease globally? Are a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to advancing creative and thoughtful solutions to improve the lives of those affected by liver disease? In that case, we want to hear from you.

The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease by promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases. We believe that by collaborating with patients, the medical community, other advocacy organizations, and our corporate partners, we will achieve our vision for liver health to take its proper place on the global public health agenda, consistent with its prevalence and impact. GLI has grown from a social impact start-up to an international nonprofit with an expanding list of programs and initiatives serving patients and the liver health community in just seven years. 

The Fatty Liver Disease Programs Intern will provide administrative and programmatic support to GLI’s Fatty Liver Disease Program Director.  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with GLI’s teams to develop and distribute educational materials and resources for the annual awareness day, Global Fatty Liver Day, and other signature initiatives within GLI.
• Liaise with current and potential Fatty Liver Disease Council members, facilitating effective communication and engagement.
• Assist in the creation of comprehensive administrative and patient-oriented materials, ensuring accuracy and alignment with initiatives.
• Manage and organize the recording of meeting minutes and undertake various administrative tasks to support the smooth operation of events and initiatives.
• Conduct thorough research on fatty liver disease and its more advanced form, fatty liver disease or NASM/MASH, staying updated on the latest advancements, treatment options, and patient support resources.
• Assist in identifying and establishing connections with key stakeholders within the fatty liver disease/MASH field, fostering relationships and potential collaborations.
• Maintain an updated database of pertinent fatty liver disease or NASH/MASH materials and resources.

Candidate Specification:

• Fluency in Microsoft and Google Applications 
• Passion for nonprofits and health advocacy
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from different cultural and diverse backgrounds
• Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across the team and with external stakeholders
• Superior organization and leadership abilities