Extern, Addiction and Public Policy Initiative
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.
Senior Events Manager
The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center is seeking a senior events manager to plan, execute, and evaluate in-person and virtual events that are in service of the Institute’s mission and vision. The senior manager will also serve as an advisor to the director of strategic communications and substantive directors across the Institute on event strategy.
The senior events 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 senior events manager will receive a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and terrific colleagues. This position reports to the director of strategic communications and will work closely with the senior director of finance and external affairs and the chief of staff to develop event budgets, reporting, and analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead on designing, executing, and evaluating in-person and virtual events
- Collaborate with teams to identify event objectives, themes, and target audiences
- Develop event timelines, project plans, and logistical details to ensure smooth execution
- Manage event budgets, including expense tracking
- Manage relationships with event vendors and partners across Georgetown campuses and beyond
- Provide strategic event guidance to Institute leadership
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and AV
- Assist with event marketing and promotion
- Provide on-site event support and troubleshooting
- Mentor and support the Institute’s events associate
Who Are We Looking For?
Required
- Six to nine years of experience in managing and executing events
- Diplomatic and friendly personality
- Collaborative spirit with solid relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
- Detailed-oriented with superior organizational skills
- Creative problem solver who has the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment Exceptional at handling multiple tasks with competing priorities and changing circumstances
- Excellent project management skills
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written
- Experience creating content for social media and newsletters
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish
- Experience with Airtable and Slack
- Experience with WordPress
How to Apply
To apply, please visit GU Careers.
EEOC Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.