Student National Medical Association x Vot-ER Partnerships Intern

Vot-ER and Student National Medical Association: Partnerships & Civic Health Intern

Organization: Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

Reporting to: Deputy Director of Partnerships

Location: Remote

Duration: 2026 SUMMER & FALL

Compensation: Academic Credit (Required)

Expected hours/week = 15 to 20 hours per week

Role Overview

The 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 their

institution 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.

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