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Government Affairs Internship

Offered By
Central Health - Travis County Health Care District
Job Location
Austin
Salary
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate
$21/hr
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Central Health Government Affairs team is currently accepting applications for a part-time summer intern. The internship is an opportunity for students to learn more about local government and government affairs, with an emphasis on the budget development process. This position will support the development of the Central Health 2026 budget, create and compile briefing materials, assist in the preparation for presentations to local government and community groups and perform general administrative duties.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions


-Assist in the preparation of presentations and briefings such as budget presentations, work session presentations, and public meetings.
-Provide in-person support for presentations, briefings and public events.
-Support the Government Affairs Team in the coordination of projects between government affairs, board governance, communications, strategy, health care delivery, finance, the CEO's office.
-Assists in monitoring of public meetings (e.g., Austin City Council, Travis County Commissioners Court)
-Conduct research and draft policy memos on federal, state, and local health care issues, including public health initiatives, Affordable Care Act, and City of Austin initiatives.
-Collaborate with internal Central Health teams, including health care delivery, finance, communications, strategy, board governance, and the CEO’s Office.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

-High School Diploma or equivalent (higher degree accepted)

-Some college credit / in process

Application Instructions

With the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Please apply within the Central Health job posting: https://careers-centralhealth.icims.com/jobs/10687/government-affairs-intern-%28part-time%29/job?mobile=false&width=1904&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

Degree Status
Current Student
Experience Required
Yes
Contact Information
alicia.ramirez@centralhealth.net
Type of Internship
Municipal
Posted By
Alicia Ramirez
Post Date
Monday, April 27, 2026
Expiration Date
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Link
https://careers-centralhealth.icims.com/jobs/10687/government-affairs-intern-%28part-time%29/job?mobile=false&width=1904&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300