Government Relations Intern

ONEOK • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The Government Relations Intern supports ONEOK’s Government Relations team during a state legislative session while gaining hands-on experience with the legislative and public policy process. Interns are assigned to a state capitol location and work directly with a Government Relations professional, observing and participating in legislative activities, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and issue monitoring. This semester-based internship is aligned with an active spring legislative session and supports the organization’s state government affairs objectives.

The internship is intended for students interested in government relations, public policy, political science, public administration, law, communications, agriculture, energy policy, or related fields. Interns gain exposure to state legislative and regulatory processes, public policy development and advocacy, legislative research and analysis, government and stakeholder relations, corporate government affairs, energy and infrastructure policy, and professional communications in governmental and public affairs settings.

The role is part-time during the academic semester. Internship duration and work hours are structured to comply with company internship policies and applicable employment requirements. Competitive hourly compensation is offered. Housing or travel assistance may be available for qualifying candidates when relocation or extended travel is required. Eligible interns may receive academic credit subject to university approval and program requirements. Travel to other locations may be required. Depending on assigned tasks, an employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or graduate program.
• Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Communications, Business, Economics, Agriculture, Energy Studies, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student standing.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, community involvement, or extracurricular activities.
• Prior internship, part-time employment, campaign, governmental, or civic engagement experience.
• Interest in government relations, advocacy, public affairs, or energy policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative and regulatory committee meetings, hearings, and floor sessions.
• Track legislation and regulatory proposals affecting the company and industry.
• Research legislative, regulatory, political, and public policy issues.
• Prepare bill summaries, issue briefs, presentations, and background materials.
• Attend legislative hearings, committee meetings, and stakeholder events.
• Support Government Relations staff with policy analysis and strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with legislators, government officials, agency staff, and industry stakeholders.
• Assist with special projects, reports, and administrative activities as assigned.
• Provide timely updates on legislative developments during active legislative sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of legislative activities, stakeholder meetings, and policy developments.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Housing or travel assistance may be available for qualifying candidates when relocation or extended travel is required.
• Eligible interns may receive academic credit subject to university approval and program requirements.

What This Job Offers

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