2027 Summer Internship - Government Relations
About The Position
Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities designed to recognize excellence and encourage safe production within a culture supported by core values. The program aims to provide a collaborative environment where interns gain the skills and experience necessary for a successful future. This internship program is intended for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary, full-time, paid positions typically running from May through August. Please note, this position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree (bachelor's or higher) majoring in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- OR Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree (bachelor's or higher) in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Basic understanding of and interest in the workings of federal government and Congress.
- Ability and willingness to keep department matters strictly confidential.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
- Excellent skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office and effectively manage time.
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability to understand, apply, and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments, and applicable safety standards in English.
- Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
- Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
- Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Perform research and project work to assist the Government Relations Department.
- Assist senior corporate Government Relations professionals in day-to-day operations.
- Summarize legal and business documents.
- Conduct research.
- Attend and observe meetings and conference calls.
- Manage assigned projects.
- Interface with in-house staff on research and assigned projects.
- Assist in preparing reports.
- Prepare summaries of meetings and research.
- Attend meetings and travel as requested by manager.
- Create reports on proceedings.
- Analyze and organize business records.
- Conduct administrative work as needed.
Benefits
- Full-time paid positions
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
