Advocacy Intern

The American Lung Association has an excellent opportunity for an Advocacy Intern. Alongside members of the Advocacy Team, you will join an outstanding group of professionals dedicated to our mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. 

The intern will assist the American Lung Association to execute Lung Mind Alliance activities to gain experience in the field of systems change and public policy.

This is an unpaid internship position requiring a minimum time commitment of 8 hours per week (flexible schedule) and must be eligible for course credit or fulfill an internship graduation requirement. This position is open ongoing for spring, summer or fall and to be completed in one academic term.

LOCATION: The internship is based in Minnesota and we are open to remote applicants. We encourage candidates in any location in Minnesota to apply.

PROJECTS  

Internship activities will contribute to integrating tobacco recovery and support into mental health/substance use treatment programs, develop support for tobacco-free grounds policies, and lay groundwork for statewide policies to support such efforts. The following are examples of projects that could be included in the internship however specific work will be aligned with the intern’s interest.

• Assist in building support for commercial tobacco free policies and integration of tobacco treatment into mental health and substance use treatment systems
• Develop professional educational materials, communications, events
• Gather and analyze data, disseminate findings
• Assist with grant writing and reporting
• Networking and relationship-building with existing and potential partners

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Learn about building grassroot support to advance policy change
• Learn more about Non-Profit structure, including mission, development, and communications efforts.
• Learn about the disparity impact of commercial tobacco upon those with mental health   and substance use challenges.
• Learn about team building and collaborating with staff.
• Learn to cultivate relationships.
• Learn how to communicate in a professional office setting.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• This position is fitting for undergraduate and graduate students in mental health or substance use fields, public health, social work, sociology and social justice, nursing or aligned programs.
• Must be eligible to receive college credit for internship.
• Qualified candidates are enthusiastic and reliable.
• Qualified candidates possess strong writing skills, give attention to detail, and have a keen interest in the mission of the American Lung Association.
• Qualified candidates have a demonstrated willingness to learn, ability to work independently, and mature communication skills.
• Computer Proficiency – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Consistent with its mission, the American Lung Association maintains a smoke-free workplace; all interns and volunteers must abstain from tobacco use in any form, including vaping.  

Required Documentation:  

Before an unpaid internship begins, documentation from an accredited college or university will be required stating that this internship opportunity is eligible for course credit or fulfills an internship graduation requirement.   

Questions? For more details about this role please reach out to alahr@lung.org 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The American Lung Association is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

Policy Statement 

It is the policy of the American Lung Association to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or physical and/or mental disabilities, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies in all employment actions including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, compensation, benefits and training.