Government Affairs Intern

Skills

About the Role

You will monitor legislation related to AI, data centers, energy, and economic development. You will research government agencies, elected officials, community partners, and prospective markets. You will prepare policy summaries, stakeholder profiles, meeting materials, and presentations. You will maintain stakeholder databases and legislative trackers, participate in team meetings, and may attend government meetings, industry events, and community engagements.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Communications, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Interest in government, public policy, technology or infrastructure, economic development, or community engagement
• Research and communication skills
• Ability to organize information and explain findings clearly
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Experience using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Willingness to learn research and tracking tools

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, state, and local legislation related to AI, data centers, energy, and economic development
• Research government agencies, economic-development organizations, elected officials, and community partners
• Prepare policy summaries, stakeholder profiles, meeting materials, and presentations
• Research prospective markets, local government structures, economic-development opportunities, and community priorities
• Maintain stakeholder databases, legislative trackers, project updates, and departmental tools
• Participate in team meetings and attend government meetings, industry events, and community engagements when opportunities arise

Benefits

• Paid internship