- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Eligibility
- Candidates who have an interest in domestic and global health policy and can commit to 20 to 25 hours per week are suitable for this role. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree is a plus.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role overview
The What To Expect Project is hiring a Policy Fellow to help advance its domestic and global health policy work. The organization is a nonprofit founded in 1997 that supports moms in the U.S. and around the world through education, empowerment, and evidence-based health messaging. The fellow will be based in Washington, DC and will work remotely, reporting to the Director of Policy & Strategy and other team members as needed. This is a year-long role requiring about 20 to 25 hours each week.
What you will do
- Attend congressional briefings, hearings, and related policy events, then summarize key takeaways.
- Attend meetings and events connected to domestic and global health on behalf of the organization and report back on what happened.
- Track congressional bills and federal regulations related to maternal health, both in the U.S. and internationally.
- Carry out research and analysis on U.S. and global health policy topics.
- Support the creation and rollout of maternal health initiatives.
- Draft website content and other written materials.
- Help prepare a range of written documents and communication pieces.
- Handle administrative tasks as assigned.
What the organization is looking for
The ideal applicant brings strong writing, analysis, communication, and organizational abilities, along with the flexibility to take on varied assignments quickly and within deadlines. The role calls for someone who is proactive, self-directed, resourceful, detail-focused, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting while maintaining high productivity and follow-through. A genuine interest in domestic and global health policy is essential, and availability for at least 20 to 25 hours per week is required. The position is designed for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Political Science, International Studies, Communications, or a related area; an advanced degree is preferred.
Additional information
Start date: To be decided.
How to apply: Send a letter of interest and resume by email with the subject line “Policy Fellow.” No phone calls, please.
About the organization
What To Expect Project focuses on helping the world’s most vulnerable mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. Its work centers on safer deliveries, healthier babies, and stronger long-term outcomes for moms and families. The organization uses evidence-based approaches in health, education, and communication to train health care providers and strengthen maternal health messaging and care delivery.