Student National Medical Association x Vot-ER Partnerships Intern

Remote

Vot-ER and Student National Medical Association: Partnerships & Civic Health Intern

Organization: Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Reporting to: Deputy Director of Partnerships
Location: Remote
Duration: 2026 SUMMER & FALL
Compensation: Academic Credit (Required)
Expected hours/week = 15 to 20 hours per week


Role Overview
The Partnerships & Civic Health Intern will serve as a critical link between the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association and Vot-ER, supporting Vot-ER as we continue to grow and deepen relationships with health institutions across the country. This role is designed for a proactive, detail-oriented student leader who is passionate about the intersection of health and democracy. You will be responsible for deepening current organizational ties, onboarding new partners, and spearheading a specialized initiative focused on the Emergency Patient Voting (EPV) Program.


Key Responsibilities
Partnership Growth & Deep Engagement
● Relationship Management: Support the Deputy Director of Partnerships in maintaining high-touch communication with existing partners to increase engagement.
● Expansion: Actively identify and "bring into the fold" new health-related organizations to expand our national footprint beyond current partners.
● Civic Holiday Orchestration: Prepare and execute mobilization strategies and communications assets for Civic Holidays (e.g., National Voter Registration Day, National Voter Education Week, Vote Early Day).

Emergency Patient Voting (EPV) Program
● Student Mobilization: Organize and train health professional students to facilitate voting access for patients who face unexpected hospitalization during election cycles.
● Resource Development: Create patient-facing educational materials and bedside toolkits to streamline the emergency ballot request process.

Eligibility & Requirements
● SNMA Membership: Must be an active member of the Student National Medical Association.
● Academic Credit Requirement. Candidates must provide documentation from their
institution confirming they will receive course credit for this internship.
● Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate complex advocacy goals to diverse health professionals.
● Remote Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment, meeting deadlines and managing multiple workstreams via digital tools (Slack, Zoom, CRM).
● Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to gain trust and give respect to others through honesty, integrity, kindness, empathy, and authenticity.
● Acute attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritize time to meet deadlines for multiple projects.
● Drive to seek what can be improved and offer ways to fix any potential roadblocks.
● Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing that feedback is part of the learning process.

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