Sample cover letter for Internship position at ABC

As I near the completion of my Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Global Health, I am eager to synthesize my area of academic expertise with my extensive experience in the areas of advocacy, logistics management, and budgeting in both the public and private sectors. Not only do I have the political acumen necessary to frame complex issues for, and communicate with, a variety of audiences, but also the financial savvy and attention to detail required for managing the technical aspects of a project. Accordingly, I would like to express my interest in the Thompson Institute’s opening for a Program Associate for the Coalition against Malaria. Over the course of the last year I have quenched my thirst for serving others through public health by dedicating over 800 hours as a volunteer project co-lead on the public health team for an Engineers without Borders project in Kenya. I have utilized this opportunity to hone many of the analytical skills I have acquired in my coursework and current job at the Department of Treasury. In doing so, I have gained hands-on experience with project budgeting, work plan development, qualitative and quantitative health survey development, and project research. In coordinating these efforts, I have gained a greater sense of the dynamism needed to balance interests of teams within the project as well as those of stakeholders. In addition to my ability to successfully manage a number of competing roles in a team environment, I also possess a strong independent work ethic and am well versed in many of the areas being sought for this position. During my time in government relations I worked closely with clients and principles in order to develop communications and advocacy strategies, including white papers and talking points that would resonate with members of Congress. Given this experience, I am well versed in the intricacies of strategic messaging and believe that I would be a strong asset to the Coalition against Malaria. Additionally, I am a comfortable managing logistics that require cross-organizational coordination and an assertive attitude, and can be counted on to carry high-level tasks and projects to finish line in order to meet tight deadlines.