Public Affairs Summer 2023 Intern
Company: UPS
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
UPS Global Public Affairs has an opportunity for the annual
Global Public Affairs Intern in Washington, D.C. UPS (NYSE: UPS) is
one of the world's largest companies, with 2021 revenue of $97.3
billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics
solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories.
Focused on its purpose statement, "Moving our world forward by
delivering what matters," the company's more than 500,000 employees
embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed:
Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to
reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the
communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering
stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.Start Date:
6/5/2023End Date: 8/4/2023An Exciting Opportunity at the Nexus of
Politics, Transportation, Logistics and Sustainability: The Intern
will have an opportunity to support UPS government affairs strategy
in Washington, D.C. by contributing to federal and state efforts of
UPS on key topics, including:
- advocating federally and in the states for a pro-business tax
environment that enhances our long-term global competitiveness and
provides incentives to support our sustainability initiatives.
- ensuring infrastructure and sustainable energy policies are
developed holistically, improving surface transportation funding,
enabling the use of advanced technologies - including autonomous
trucks - and promoting an expanded, alternative fuel air and ground
fleet.
- supporting an inclusive trade agenda while promoting the value
of global supply chains by seeking opportunities to advance
pro-growth trade principle and streamlining customs processes.
- improving network flexibility and competitiveness by advocating
for policies that limit labor risk and strengthen our position to
compete with industry disruptors.The intern will work to enhance
UPS relationships with key government officials and industry
organizations to promote a business and policy environment that is
more favorable to our growth objectives and our vision for
sustainability and corporate responsibility. The role is based in
Washington, D.C. The person fulfilling this role will be integrated
into relatively small but engaged and diverse team of government
relations professionals where they will have an opportunity to take
on more substantial work than a typical intern, gaining valuable
experience in public policy, lobbying, and corporate strategy.In
this role, the intern will be responsible for internal and external
activity, including the following:
- Collating public affairs materials and developing/maintaining
the 'library' of materials
- Creating and organizing public affairs collateral
- Developing important communications materials needed for
government relations outreach
- Attending Congressional hearings and meetings with key
officials. Intern will provide succinct written readouts
- Scheduling and attending virtual or in-person meetings with
congressional staff on key policy issues
- Completing stakeholder maps on key issue areas
- Assisting the Public Affairs team with gathering relevant
government relations policy issues and UPS's policy priorities
content that can be highlighted on social mediaPreferencesWe
understand skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be
based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all
the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply
for the position.
- Enjoy politics and policy issues
- Enjoy socializing, networking and facilitating connections
- Be open to work in a small team as a contributor and
self-starter
- Be organized and good at helping others get organized
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills
- Currently working on a degree in Political Science, Public
Policy, Government Relations, Economics or Law, or similar
- Interested in a future career in law, government, or government
relations UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not
discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national
origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or
any other characteristic protected by law
Keywords: UPS, Washington DC , Public Affairs Summer 2023 Intern, Other , Washington, DC
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