Communications Associate, Center for Innovation in Global Health

Extern, Addiction and Public Policy Initiative

Program Manager, Infectious Diseases Initiative

Senior Manager, Capacity-Building


Communications Associate, Center for Innovation in Global Health

The O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a communications associate for the Center in Innovation in Global Health (CIGH).

CIGH works with governments and partners around the world to develop ground-up global health innovations that elevate local voices and expertise and support their translation into policy and scale. The Center bridges the O’Neill Institute and the Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) to bring the expertise of both to the development of novel approaches for improving the effectiveness of local governance for public health.

The communications associate will help CIGH staff and leadership bolster the outreach and communications efforts to a variety of stakeholders, including U.S. and international policymakers, donors, and global health experts. The position will be deeply embedded in the programming side of CIGH’s work, supporting project staff and CIGH’s external communications partner to translate their deep understanding of project learning into content on behalf of the Center. Content will be created and disseminated across mediums, including project websites, presentations, social media, and policy briefs. In addition to generating content for the Center, the communications associate will provide editorial support for products written by Center staff and partners. They will work closely under the guidance and support of the O’Neill Institute’s communications team to support Center leadership in developing and implementing communications strategies to advance the Center’s influence.

The communications associate will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, D.C.) and telework. The communications associate will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Create and/or edit written products on behalf of the Center, its staff, and its projects
    • Support on the development of annual reports, summary documents, grant proposals, presentations, white papers, issue and policy briefs, expert columns, and newsletters
  • Coordinate closely with Center project management staff to liaise with partners on CIGH’s project communications, including CIGH’s external communication partner
  • Support ongoing relationship management with the external communications partner, including routine and ad hoc meetings
  • Collaborate with the O’Neill Institute’s communications team to identify and execute storytelling opportunities to highlight the work of the Center, including social media, multimedia content, and media materials
  • Maintain the Center’s editorial calendar, in partnership with project leadership, CIGH’s external communications partner, and the O’Neill Institute’s communications team
  • Assist with social media monitoring and managing the Center’s reputation on social channels
  • Manage email distribution of the Center’s external communications in partnership with the O’Neill Institute’s communications team
  • Support convenings held by or attended by CIGH or project partners, including conferences
  • Manage and maintain CIGH website

Who Are We Looking For?

  • 3-5 years of experience in translating project learning into digestible products for diverse audiences
  • Exceptionally strong writing skills, including demonstrated ability to create varied types of products
  • Someone who enjoys dynamic, multifaceted work and is comfortable managing multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
  • A critical thinker who is comfortable translating a vision into action by working with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams
  • Ability to build effective collaborations involving multiple perspectives
  • Experience working in global health or HIV is preferred
  • Experience working with global health implementing partners, multilateral organizations, and/or government entities is a plus
  • Experience working in multi-cultural environments, especially in Africa or for African audiences, is preferred
  • Functional knowledge of WordPress, MailChimp, Google Suite, and social media platforms (including Instagram, LinkedIn, and X) is preferred
  • Experience with securing media placements is a plus but not required

How to Apply: To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject [Communications Associate_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.


Extern, Addiction and Public Policy Initiative

The Addiction and Public Policy Initiative works to advance a public health approach to substance use disorders and the overdose epidemic through legal and policy strategies that promote evidence-based treatment and support recovery.

The initiative seeks law students and graduate students to work on research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy.

Work includes:

  • Conducting short-term advanced research projects
  • Policy writing on domestic legal and policy issues such as addiction treatment and incarceration, social determinants of addiction, and federal, state and local drug policies

The Addiction and Public Policy Initiative hosts full-time and part-time externs throughout the academic year and summer in paid positions using internal and external funding sources, as well as for course credit or to fulfill legal, medical, or graduate residency requirements. Externs can participate remotely or in-person in Washington, D.C. Paid positions are open int he summer using internal and external funding sources.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with research, publications, and projects related to addiction and drug policy

Who Are We Looking For?

  • A current law or graduate student
  • Strong qualitative or policy research, writing, and editing skills (knowledge of the U.S. legal system)
  • Strong communications skills, both oral and written
  • Detail oriented and able to work well with little supervision
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Familiar with Excel.
  • Interest and knowledge of U.S. state and federal legislative policymaking preferred
  • Students with lived experience with addiction, recovery, and the criminal legal system are encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

Fall and Spring Term

Please send a cover letter, short writing sample, and resume with email subject [APP Externship (Your Last Name)] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu. Please also indicate what term you are applying for in your cover letter.

Summer Term

Please apply for our Health Law Internship via our website.


Program Manager, Infectious Diseases Initiative

The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a program manager for the Infectious Diseases Initiative.

The program manager will work on a team with other Infectious Diseases Initiative staff, and work closely with and interact regularly with external advisory boards and diverse stakeholders including people living with HIV, community-based services providers, health care providers, researchers, and government policymakers to examine priority policy issues, create forums for robust dialogue to consider complex issues and identify actionable policy solutions. The program manager must be able to lead projects and work independently and will both assist with or independently write and prepare policy briefs and in some cases peer-reviewed publications.

The program manager will report to and work with the director of the Infectious Diseases Initiative. They also will work collaboratively with the associate director, other initiative associates and fellows, as well as the institute executive director and other institute staff. Position includes engagement with and relationship management of external partners and stakeholders. It also includes some supervision of fellows, research assistants (RAs), and student research on relevant topics.

The program manager will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown Law campus in Washington, D.C) and telework. The Program Manager will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Legal and policy research related to a diverse range of HIV and other topics, with a particular emphasis on policy issues related to improving HIV prevention, treatment, and quality of life outcomes.  This includes writing, editing, and assisting with the preparation of Institute publications, as well as peer-reviewed journal articles
  • Project management to support Infectious Diseases Initiative projects
  • Attending institute-sponsored and other policy events and networking with internal and external partners
  • Providing some administrative and logistical support for project convenings (typically held in-person at Georgetown Law)
  • While the focus of the position is on assisting with funded activities, we encourage the program manager to develop and pursue their own interests related to the Infectious Disease Initiative, and we seek to support broader efforts at professional development related to domestic and global policy issues

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Individual capable of contributing to a team, yet also able to work independently
  • Good writer and interest in writing and refining materials for a variety of audiences
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with modest supervision
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and to interact successfully with a variety of personalities
  • Professionalism and flexibility amid competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-need and results-driven environment
  • Prior experience or demonstrated commitment to communities heavily impacted by HIV and related conditions and/or persons living with HIV or other disabilities and persons from underrepresented communities
  • 4-8 years of health law and/or health policy experience, with relevant experience related to HIV and related infectious diseases
  • M.PH. with relevant training in epidemiology and translating research to policy OR J.D. or J.D.-equivalent is preferred  
  • Expertise related to the U.S. health care financing system (including Medicaid, Medicare, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program), high-impact prevention, and/or HV research is highly attractive

Salary Range:

$90,000 – $100,000

How to Apply:

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject [Program Manager_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.


Senior Manager, Capacity-Building

The O’Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a senior manager for Capacity-Building.

Our Capacity-Building team leads the Institute’s efforts to develop the next generation of leaders in health law. Overseeing our academic, research assistantship, internship, and fellowship programs, they work with law students and graduates who wish to supplement their legal training and develop their expertise in health law.

The senior manager will support the Capacity-Building director in executing the Institute’s strategy for raising awareness of programs among prospective applicants and employers, recruiting a diverse and talented group of students for the LL.M. in National and Global Health program, sustaining and building relations with program and staff alumni, and developing and evaluating health law curriculum. They will manage the institute’s internship program, working closely with directors across projects to identify opportunities for law students from the United States and abroad to undertake an eight-week, full-time paid internship with the institute.

The senior manager will have a hybrid work model that supports a blend of in-office (work out of the O’Neill Institute’s offices on the Georgetown University Law Center campus in Washington, D.C.) and telework. They will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • In partnership with the director, design and manage the Capacity-Building training programs, to include executive training and summer intensive programs
  • Oversee recruitment of research assistants, interns, and fellows, working closely with the assistant director of operations in the onboarding process
  • Develop and launch regional student and staff alumni initiatives to bolster connections across the globe
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of Capacity-Building programming; work closely with the communications team to manage the production of annual reports
  • Research and support partnership development and engagement to support LL.M. recruitment activities
  • Provide supervisory support to the internship program
  • In partnership with the director, support academic programs marketing and communications
  • Lead the implementation of LL.M. professional development programs and engagement with external experts and leaders in health law
  • Provide administrative support to adjunct health law faculty

What Are We Looking For?

  • 6+ years experience managing programs, ideally in a university or educational setting
  • Strong independent thinker with problem-solving skills and an ability to build and launch new programs
  • High-energy collaborator eager to work across teams and build relationships with health law program students and alumni
  • Experience managing inter-departmental and external partnerships
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, university leadership, alumni, government officials, and foundation and private sector professionals

How to Apply:

To apply, please email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample with subject [Senior Manager_Last Name] to workatoneill@georgetown.edu.


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