About the role#
The Partnerships and Civic Health Intern serves as a link between the Latino Medical Student Association and Vot-ER. This role supports the growth of relationships with health institutions across the country and focuses on the Emergency Patient Voting program. The intern will work 15 to 20 hours per week during the Summer and Fall of 2026.
What you'll do#
- Support the Deputy Director of Partnerships in maintaining communication with existing partners.
- Identify new health-related organizations to expand the national footprint.
- Prepare and execute mobilization strategies for Civic Holidays.
- Organize and train health professional students to facilitate patient voting access.
- Create educational materials and bedside toolkits to assist with emergency ballot requests.
What you'll need#
- Must be an active member of the Latino Medical Student Association.
- Must provide documentation from an academic institution confirming the internship will be taken for course credit.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
- Ability to work collaboratively with honesty, integrity, and empathy.
Location & details#
- This position is fully remote.
- This is an unpaid internship requiring academic credit.
About Vot-ER
Vot-ER is a nonprofit organization that integrates civic engagement into healthcare settings. It operates in over 500 hospitals and clinics. The organization helps patients and staff register to vote. It was founded in 2020 and currently employs 33 people.
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