Government Relations Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Summary

The Government Relations Intern will assist with employee grassroots engagement efforts, organizing logistics for on-campus political events, managing email lists, and updating the employee portal with relevant information. This role involves tracking regulatory bulletins and crafting concise internal updates on political, regulatory, and legislative developments. Additionally, the intern will monitor news sources, particularly social media, to identify relevant updates, participate in trade association meetings to take notes, and ensure alignment with the government relations team. Occasional travel may be required for special assignments, training, or inter-office projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit.
• Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship.
• Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors.
• Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects.
• Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department.
• Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions.
• Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors.
• Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities.
• Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors.
• Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations.
• Seeks feedback from supervisors or mentors, actively seeking opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to enhance performance throughout the internship.
• For field roles, only: Expected to drive/travel at least 25% of working time to perform essential functions.
• This may involve traveling on short notice or other daily driving duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience.
• Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in a relevant course of study or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months.
• For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.

Location

• Hybrid defined as three (3) or more days per week in office
• Open to candidates in Columbus, OH with ability to travel for meetings and events

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Customer focus
• Communicates effectively
• Decision quality
• Nimble learning
• Drivers License

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Information Systems
• Continuous Learning
• Data Entry
• Time Management
• Business Analysis
• Problem Solving

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.