Description:

About SIR:

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is a thriving professional medical society dedicated to optimizing patient care and improving lives through minimally invasive, image-guided treatments. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, SIR represents one of the most innovative, exciting and competitive specialties in medicine today.

SIR is a 501(c)(6) professional association that supports more than 8,100 interventional radiology physicians, trainees, medical students, scientists and clinical professionals. SIR is also comprised of SIR's 501(c)(3) Foundation, which focuses on research and fundraising to advance the future of interventional radiology. Together SIR and SIR Foundation have nearly 50 staff, combined annual revenues of $10 million, and assets of nearly $17 million.

Position Summary:

The SIR Government Affairs Intern will have the unique opportunity to assist in several areas of work within the SIR Government Affairs Department. This internship will be a virtual and in-person hybrid experience with opportunities to assist initiatives that support the field of Interventional Radiology such as policy, advocacy, Congressional hearings and fundraisers, and member engagement with our physician members.

Responsibilities Include:

· Research and track legislative, regulatory, and political activity.

· Virtually attend congressional hearings, state legislative hearings, and/or briefings and create summaries.

· Participate in writing and editing talking points, policy papers, backgrounders, newsletter articles and other publications.

· Assist the Senior Manager of Government Affairs with the SIRPAC Political Action Committee and Voices for IR grassroots program.

· Attend and provide support for internal meetings by gathering and assembling information, coordinating with staff to develop agendas, and ensuring proper follow-up and output, including meeting summaries and minutes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Excellent organizational and time management skills and discipline to work virtually.

· Strong communication, written, research and analytic skills.

· Strong interest in politics and the legislative process.

· Demonstrated professionalism.

Education:

· Current student in an undergraduate or graduate program in Political Science or Public Policy

Experience:

· Candidates should possess an interest in and familiarity with politics, grassroots organizing, the federal legislative process, political action committees, and advocacy communication tools. Any experience working in a Congressional office, a federal agency, or on a political campaign is a plus.

Requirements:

SIR is not considering applicants outside of these states at this time: CO, DC, FL, IL, KS, MA, MD, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA

Work Conditions/Physical Environment:

Small, fast paced open office environment with moderate noise levels. Use of phones and computers for extended periods of time. Utilize office equipment and communication technologies for conference calls and teleconference meetings/webinars. Requires general mobility to move through the facility. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Frequent interaction with internal staff and physician members/board via phone, in person, email and other mediums. Normal sitting and standing activities for an office environment. Onsite presence required to congressional hearings.

SIR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Government Relations Intern (Hybrid) 15 Hours/week