2026 - 2027 Corporate Affairs Intern

Chevron•Washington, DC

11d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate Affairs proactively manages social, political and reputational risks and engages the workforce to advance the business. We strengthen Chevron's strategic advocacy, communications, and social investments to build confidence in our company and industry. Communications Communications supports and achieves Chevron’s goals by telling our story to key audiences to build an understanding of our industry and confidence in our knowledge, expertise and ability to achieve results the right way. We are seeking a candidate(s) who can effectively create communications that engage external and internal audiences. Corporate Affairs interns may work on projects related to corporate media relations, employee communications, executive communications, digital and social media engagement, community partnerships, events, and brand management. Policy and Government Affairs Policy and Government Affairs leads and influences policy development and advocacy on behalf of the corporation with key public stakeholders at the state, federal and international government levels. We are seeking a candidate(s) with an awareness of the implications of the US political structure and environment in which the energy sector operates. Also seeking experience in federal and/or international policy as well as an understanding of legislative and regulatory processes within the United States at the state and federal levels. Policy and Government Affairs interns may work on projects related to analyzing policy/regulatory issues in countries where Chevron operates, provide support on advocacy initiatives on Chevron’s positions before government, trade, and other third-party organizations, and track and report on key U.S. and foreign policy issues in specific regions. When directed, interns will prepare responses to outside inquiries on Chevron's positions on issues and attend briefings and congressional hearings on foreign and domestic policy, legislative, or regulatory matters.

Requirements

Must be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student.
Must have or be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree aligned with the Corporate Affairs functional areas.
Ability to demonstrate The Chevron Way.
Permanent U.S. work authorization required (no exceptions).

Nice To Haves

Awareness of the implications of the US political structure and environment in which the energy sector operates.
Experience in federal and/or international policy.
Understanding of legislative and regulatory processes within the United States at the state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

Create communications that engage external and internal audiences.
Work on projects related to corporate media relations, employee communications, executive communications, digital and social media engagement, community partnerships, events, and brand management.
Analyze policy/regulatory issues in countries where Chevron operates.
Provide support on advocacy initiatives on Chevron’s positions before government, trade, and other third-party organizations.
Track and report on key U.S. and foreign policy issues in specific regions.
Prepare responses to outside inquiries on Chevron's positions on issues.
Attend briefings and congressional hearings on foreign and domestic policy, legislative, or regulatory matters.

Benefits

Furnished housing.
Participation in Employee Savings Investment Plan with immediate vesting in both employee and company contributions.
4% company match for a 1% employee contribution.
8% company match for a 2% employee contribution.
Flexible work schedules (5/40, 9/80, or 4/10), as determined by the work group and confirmed with the hiring manager.
Paid holidays depending on your work schedule.
Full year of service credit for each internship completion (must be re-employed within 365 days).
Healthcare (if converted to full-time).
Time off (if converted to full-time).
Retirement plans (if converted to full-time).
Development opportunities (if converted to full-time).