Description:

The Reproductive Health Technologies Project (RHTP), a non-profit advocacy organization in Washington, DC seeks a Summer Intern.

This full-time position (40hrs/week) can begin in May or June and continue through August, with the possibility of continuing through fall 2010. Exact start and end dates are negotiable. The position is paid at $8.25/hour. Intern will report to the Senior Associate for Programs and Policy.

The mission of RHTP is to advance the ability of every woman to achieve full reproductive freedom with access to the safest, most effective and preferred methods for controlling her fertility and protecting her reproductive health.

RHTP is an advocacy organization; we do not provide direct services. Our unique role in the reproductive health, rights and justice communities is our focus on improving the political climate so that more and better options are available to women and men for preventing or ending an unwanted pregnancy, disease, and also for becoming pregnant. We do this by convening multi-disciplinary discussions that look at the science, ethics, politics and practice of any given technology, building consensus for action among professional medical groups, advocacy organizations, academics, and on occasion for profit drug companies, and implementing strategic communications and advocacy campaigns.

As one example, RHTP was at the forefront of a broad based coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to bring Plan B emergency contraception over-the-counter; an effort that culminated in partial victory in August 2006 when the FDA approved sales of Plan B without a prescription to consumers 18 and older.

Duties:

*Provide direct administrative support to the President.

*Assist with day to day office operations including answering phones, maintaining office equipment and filing systems, and fundraising and grants management tasks.

*Assist with the coordination of meetings, conferences and events, including logistics planning, preparation of informational materials, backstopping and follow up.

*Conduct background research for specific project initiatives, emerging or ongoing technologies or issue areas and summarize findings in a clear and concise manner.

*Attend various coalition meetings, briefings and conferences as a representative of RHTP.

*Prepare notes and meeting reports.

Qualifications:

*Applicant should be pursuing his/her undergraduate degree, preferably in one of the social sciences, public health, policy analysis, or other fields related to the position.

*Demonstrated interest in reproductive health or related issues.

*Ability to manage multiple projects and a variety of tasks.

*Excellent writing and research skills.

*Excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, self-directed and independent, with a strong commitment to reproductive health, rights and justice.

*Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, database management, and Internet research.

RHTP is dedicated to diversity in staff as well as to an inclusive work environment. Please e-mail resume, cover letter, and one writing sample to mrosenhaus@rhtp.org with “Summer Intern” in the subject line. The last day to apply is Friday, April 9, 2010.