The Position
The National Women's Law Center is seeking a recent law, public policy or public health school graduate to work on health reform policy initiatives affecting women as a Health Fellow. This fellowship is available immediately and must begin no later than September 2013.
Description
As part of the Center’s work on women and health reform, the Health Fellow will work on a range of issues related to women’s access to health care, with particular emphasis on access to comprehensive and affordable health coverage for low-income women. Responsibilities will include gathering, analyzing and synthesizing research and data from a variety of sources; analyzing policy proposals; drafting reports and other written materials, and working with national and state-based coalitions on legislative and regulatory matters.
Qualifications
Law or Master’s degree required. Must have excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills, and organizational skills; attention to detail; and a commitment to women's issues.
Application Procedure
Compensation includes salary commensurate with comparable fellowships, four weeks of annual leave and excellent benefits. If you are interested in joining the NWLC team, submit a cover letter describing your qualifications and salary requirements, resume, a writing sample, and three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please include position title in the subject line. Applications accepted until position is filled. Please send materials to humanresources@nwlc.org and include position title in the subject line. Hard copies may be addressed to: Human Resources Department, National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, FAX: 202-588-5185. No calls please. EOE.