Job Description
Position Title: Liver Programs Intern
Position Type: Part Time (20 hours or less)
Location: Remote
Compensation: $1,000 stipend per semester, paid in two $500 payments
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About the Role
The Liver Programs Intern will support GLI’s integrated Programs team, contributing to a broad portfolio of liver health initiatives across fatty liver disease, liver cancer, pediatric liver disease, and rare liver conditions. This role is designed for an intern who is eager to develop a comprehensive understanding of liver health while supporting high-impact education, advocacy, and awareness campaigns.
Working closely with program staff, the intern will assist with research, content development, administrative coordination, and stakeholder engagement that advance GLI’s core campaigns. This role offers hands-on experience translating complex medical and scientific information into accessible resources for patients, caregivers, and advocates, while gaining exposure to the broader liver health ecosystem.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and motivated by mission-driven work. This position provides an opportunity to build foundational skills in public health programming, patient advocacy, and nonprofit operations while contributing meaningfully to GLI’s efforts to improve liver health outcomes.
About the Organization
The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease by promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling effective solutions to advance liver health worldwide. GLI has grown from a social impact startup into an international organization with a diverse portfolio of programs serving patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates. We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the communities we serve.
Position Summary
As the Liver Programs Intern, you will provide administrative and programmatic support to GLI’s initiatives. You will assist with coordination, communications, and workflow development to help ensure programs run efficiently and effectively while fostering strong relationships within the liver health community.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Programs team to support GLI’s core liver health campaigns, including, but not limited to, fatty liver disease, liver cancer, pediatric liver disease, and rare liver conditions.
- Assist in the development, review, and distribution of educational, administrative, and patient-facing materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with campaign and organizational goals.
- Support program operations by organizing meeting agendas, recording and managing meeting minutes, and completing administrative tasks that contribute to the efficient execution of program activities.
- Conduct research across a range of liver diseases, including current advancements in care, treatment options, policy developments, and patient support resources.
- Review and monitor relevant news, policy updates, and scientific literature to identify information, stories, and trends that support liver education, awareness, and advocacy efforts.
- Translate complex medical and scientific information into clear, accessible language tailored to GLI’s diverse audiences, including patients, caregivers, and advocates.
- Assist in identifying and engaging key stakeholders across the liver health ecosystem, supporting relationship-building and potential collaborations that advance GLI’s mission.
Candidate Specification:
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office/365 Suite and Google Workspace
- Passion for nonprofit development and fundraising
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Excellent team player with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across the team and with external stakeholders
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Superior organization and leadership abilities
How to Apply:
Please send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter to hiring@globalliver.org with Liver Programs Intern in the subject line of your email.
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for internships posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process. The Global Liver Institute is committed to fostering diverse perspectives and actively pursuing equity in all aspects of our work. The Global Liver Institute is an equal opportunity employer.