Job Description
The Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP) seeks a fall intern to provide communications and research support on projects and advocacy related to Medicaid managed care, Medicare, and the health insurance Marketplace. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading organization committed to increasing access to quality health services for people with lower incomes or significant health needs. The position requires excellent verbal, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
About ACAP
ACAP represents 92 health plans, which collectively provide health coverage to more than 30 million people. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly sponsored health programs. For more information, visit communityplans.net.
Internship Description
The intern will be responsible for supporting the communications staff on a variety of tasks, which may include assisting with Web and social media management, newsletter production, editing public-facing materials, and other communications initiatives. The intern will learn important written and digital communications skills as well as be exposed to a dynamic and growing health policy organization.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the internship, an applicant must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have an interest in communications, public relations, and health policy. The intern will work 10-12.5 hours a week at a rate of $17.95 per hour at the ACAP office in Washington, D.C. — some remote work is allowed. The internship would begin in September and continue through December.
To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and a brief writing sample to Marty Johnson at acapinternship@communityplans.net. Use the subject line "Fall 2026 Health Communications Intern Application". Applications must be submitted by September 17, 2026.
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