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PIH Engage Intern

Partners In Health
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
800 Boylston Street (Show on map)
Feb 23, 2026
Description Position Title : PIH Engage Summer Intern Position Classification : Temporary; Nonexempt; Full-Time; 40 Hours/Week, 10 Weeks, June to August 2026 Reports To : Manager of Grassroots Strategy Location : Boston, MA (PIH funded travel to Washington, D.C. 8/7 - 8/11) Please note that we do not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Position Overview The intern will join a small team at PIH dedicated to building a movement for the right to health. The intern will work with PIH Engage, a grassroots network of local teams of volunteers who execute campaigns consisting of advocacy, educational, and fundraising activities. The intern will strengthen the PIH Engage network by taking the lead on projects in the areas of campaign development and program improvement. Projects include developing campaign resources and trainings for the PIH Engage network through monitoring developments in US government-supported global health and domestic health equity policy, seeking feedback from volunteer team leaders, and using organizing frameworks to map grassroots campaigns. Responsibilities: Editing and developing informational materials on advocacy, education, and fundraising campaigns for the grassroots network (40%) Assisting in organizing the Training Institute, a training and campaign development conference in Washington D.C. for PIH Engage team leaders (30%) Strategizing with the PIH Engage Network Leadership Team about how to best support the grassroots network of PIH Engage teams (15%) Collecting, monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting data generated by the grassroots network (15%) Qualifications: Extracurricular activities, coursework, or other demonstrated interest in movement building, community organizing, or advocacy strongly preferred Demonstrated interest in global health equity preferred Demonstrated interest in public policy or health policy preferred Completion of global health-related coursework preferred Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet software preferred Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries Interest in social justice strongly desirable PIH funded travel to Washington D.C. for August 7-11, 2026 required Core Values and Competencies Demonstrates the organization's core values of: Commitment, Humility, Integrity and Pragmatic Solidarity/Accompaniment Accountability - Able to accept responsibility for one's actions, outcomes, and those of their team. Achieving results - Able to set realistic goals, put plans into action, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and apply lessons learned. Adaptability - Able to adapt to change, to balance multiple demands, consider new approaches, and persist towards solutions in changing circumstances. Teamwork - Able to work well with others to achieve common goals. Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with staff across departments and countries. Organizational Profile Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world's leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments' efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement. Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities. Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable background checks. Pay and Benefits The pay for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $20/hour. Partners In Health will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [emailprotected] .