Government Affairs Intern

CoBank•Washington, DC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

CoBank interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of their group. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations. An additional focus of the summer intern will be to complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting. Over your 10-week paid internship, our Government Affairs Intern will support our advocacy and corporate social responsibility initiatives by engaging in a diverse range of tasks. Your role will involve writing compelling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories that resonate with Members of Congress in our District territory and align with CoBank’s CSR priorities. You will attend and report on Capitol Hill hearings, briefings, and events focused on agriculture, rural development, and rural infrastructure on behalf of CoBank, providing insightful updates and analysis. Your responsibilities will also include conducting in-depth research on relevant legislation and regulations and performing targeted analysis to bolster our advocacy efforts in specific Congressional Districts. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in government affairs and advocacy while making meaningful contributions to our team. This role is hybrid, interns will come into their designated office at least 3 days a week. Interns work approximately 40-hours per week.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in and working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Policy, or any agricultural degree
Expected graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2029 (undergraduate or graduate)
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Writing compelling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories that resonate with Members of Congress in our District territory and align with CoBank’s CSR priorities.
Attend and report on Capitol Hill hearings, briefings, and events focused on agriculture, rural development, and rural infrastructure on behalf of CoBank, providing insightful updates and analysis.
Conducting in-depth research on relevant legislation and regulations.
Performing targeted analysis to bolster our advocacy efforts in specific Congressional Districts.
Assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations.
Complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting.