Student National Medical Association x Vot-ER Partnerships Intern

Vot-ER and Student National Medical Association: Partnerships & Civic Health InternOrganization: Student National Medical Association (SNMA)Reporting to: Deputy Director of PartnershipsLocation: RemoteDuration: 2026 SUMMER & FALLCompensation: Academic Credit (Required)Expected hours/week = 15 to 20 hours per weekRole OverviewThe 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 theirinstitution 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.Originally posted on Himalayas