Technical Advisor — Organizational Direction & Policy Support (C-Suite Reporting)
Position Type: Volunteer / Internship
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / Executive Leadership Team
Location: Remote (You can be located anywere in the United States or its Territories). This position is not open to non-U.S. Citizens.
Commitment: Part-time, flexible hours (specify: e.g., 5-10 hrs/week)
Duration: 6-12 month term \
Compensation
Uncompensated Position
Position Summary
The Technical Advisor works directly with senior leadership to inform organizational strategy, contribute to policy development, and provide technical insight that supports executive decision-making. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys translating technical or research-based findings into actionable guidance for leadership, and who wants direct exposure to how strategic and policy decisions are made at the executive level.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and analyze industry trends, technical standards, or regulatory developments relevant to the organization’s mission
- Prepare briefing documents, memos, and reports summarizing findings for C-suite review
- Support the drafting, review, and revision of internal policies and procedural documents
- Assist in evaluating tools, systems, or technical processes and recommend improvements
- Attend leadership meetings to present findings, take notes, or provide technical context as needed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input for organizational initiatives
- Track action items and follow up on policy implementation timelines
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive organizational and strategic information
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, public policy, computer science, data science, healthcare administration, clinical medicine, internet technolgoy, cybersecurity, public health, mathematics, or economcis.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise summaries
- Comfortable working independently and managing deadlines
- High attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential material
Preferred (The ideal candidate will will have the following experiences, but they are not absolutly required):
- A STEM degree or MA, LPN, RN, PA, CRNA, DNP, DMD, DC, DPT, JD, MD, MPH, MHA, DHA,or PHD in a healthcare related field. Social work, business, and human resouces degree holders are also strongly encouraged to apply.
- Minimum of masters preferred, but bachelors degrees are given selection attention because we undestand that this is an unpaid, stepping stone positon.
- Prior experience in research, policy, consulting, or technical writing
- Experience with data analysis tools or research methodologies
- Working level expericne of Microsoft Office Tools
- Rudimentary knowledge of healthcare terminolgoy, digital assets, and blockchain
What You’ll Gain
- Direct mentorship and visibility with executive leadership
- Real-world experience shaping organizational policy and strategy
- Portfolio-ready work samples (reports, briefs, policy drafts)
- Letter of recommendation and networking opportunities upon successful completion
- Official organizational reference for future career undertakings
- Flexible schedule suited to academic or other commitments
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest to volunteer@bolton-strid.org; the subject should be Technical Advisor. Bolton-Strid has no long-form application and sources talent based on submitted resumes, personal statements, and interviews.