Offer summary

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program, or a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of professional work experience., Excellent written and verbal communication skills., Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines., Capacity for strategic and critical thinking..

Key responsabilities:

Participate in projects that aim to create equitable systemic changes in health care.

Collaborate with team members to contribute to policy and program development.

Engage in research and analysis to support the team's objectives.

Communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders.

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

**To be considered for the 2025 Summer Internship Program, you MUST submit a Resume and Cover Letter with your application. Please include all of this in one attachment.**

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is pleased to announce the call for applications for our eleventh annual Summer Internship Program. The program aims to provide interns with experience at the intersection of policy and programs to create equitable systemic changes so all people in Texas, the nation, and the world can obtain the health care they need.

This summer, internship opportunities are available in the following teams for qualified candidates:

Center for Child and Family Wellness
- Higher Education and Social Welfare
- K-12 Education
Center for Health System Transformation
- Primary Care Team
- Paso del Norte Center (opportunity for hybrid remote/in-person if located in El Paso, Texas)
- Specialty Care: Adults Team
Center for Justice and Health
Communications & Philanthropy Team
- Communications Team
- Philanthropy Team
Innovation Team
Policy and Government Affairs Team
- Health and Public Safety Team
- Policy Team

The summer internship runs from June 2, 2025, to August 15, 2025, and will be conducted remotely, with some positions offering in-person opportunities regionally. Students who are either currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program, or individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of professional work experience, are encouraged to apply.

Application Materials will be accepted until March 21, 2025 at 11:59pm CST.

Eligibility Requirements:

This position may not be filled or performed in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Montana, Rhode Island, or Washington at this time. Successful candidates must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Students who are either currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program, or individuals with a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of professional work experience, are encouraged to apply.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues. This includes overcoming geographic and other potential barriers to communicating with and making contributions to the team’s work.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Capacity to think strategically, critically, and respond analytically.
Flexibility in working with new issues, topics, and approaches.

Required profile