Government Affairs Intern

Snowflake • Menlo Park, CA

6d • $35 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Snowflake is seeking AI-native thinkers to power the era of the agentic enterprise. This Government Affairs Intern position in Washington, D.C. focuses on managing relationships with key government and political leaders globally. The intern will support high-visibility engagements with congressional leaders, federal stakeholders, and state and local officials, helping Snowflake advance its policy priorities and gain experience in navigating the evolving regulatory and political landscape for data and AI. The role is for students passionate about technology and public policy, understanding the impact of current decisions on the future of the data and AI economy.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university or graduate program during the time of the internship.
• Desired Class Level: Rising senior or first-year master's student.
• Desired majors: Public Policy, Political Science, Government, International Relations, Law, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Required coursework: Public policy, government/politics, technology policy, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technology and policy topics into clear, audience-appropriate narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset — you are energized by the challenge of shaping how emerging technology and public policy intersect.

Nice To Haves

• Recommended coursework: Regulatory affairs, international relations, data privacy/governance, AI ethics, communications, or quantitative analysis.
• Bonus Experience: Prior internship or project experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, political campaign, think tank, trade association, or technology company government affairs office; familiarity with AI/data policy issues; demonstrated use of AI tools in an academic or professional context.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, staffing, and follow-up for engagements with members of Congress, committee staff, and federal agency officials.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with state and local leaders.
• Monitor and synthesize developments in AI legislation, data privacy regulation, and technology governance.
• Help plan and staff Snowflake's presence at political and policy events, industry convenings, and government-facing forums.

Benefits

• Paid, full-time internship in the nation's capital at the intersection of technology and policy
• Post-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)
• Exposure to a fast-paced, fun, and inclusive culture
• A chance to work with world-class experts on high-stakes policy and government engagement initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Snowflake's government affairs strategy during a pivotal period for AI policy
• High level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout your internship, and a final evaluation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed