Intern 2027 - Government Relations

LPL Financial • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

LPL Financial’s Government Relations team is seeking an intern for its Summer 2027 program. The intern will contribute to the team’s public policy, regulatory, and community relations work, coordinating with internal stakeholders to assess governmental risks and opportunities and determine the company’s positions on key policy issues. The team’s work spans federal, state, and local advocacy, public policy, and political operations.

The role is intended for a candidate local to LPL’s Washington, DC office. The selected intern will work on a hybrid schedule, typically two to three days in the office, at the intern’s and managers’ discretion. The internship is a full-time, 10-week program running June 1, 2027 through August 6, 2027, Monday through Friday on a day shift for 40 hours per week. Interns should plan to participate for the entire program. The hourly rate is $25, with the amount dependent on factors including skills, experience, and work location. The offer is contingent on successful background screening and agreement to be local to the Washington, DC office.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Interest in Government Relations, Public Policy, or Community Relations.
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently in a matrix environment with tight timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to manage politically sensitive policy issues.
• Strong planning, organization, and decision-making capabilities, including prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, resolving conflicts, solving problems, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be local to the Washington, DC office and work a hybrid schedule of two to three days in the office.
• Successful completion of background screening.
• Candidates for this early-career program must not require employment sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to participate in the full 10-week program, June 1, 2027 through August 6, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of integrated strategies to achieve LPL Financial’s public policy objectives, aligned with community relations and company priorities.
• Work with the Government Relations team to develop strategic plans supporting the company’s long- and short-term goals, and monitor and adapt plans using clear goals and metrics.
• Influence public policy, monitor government initiatives, and advocate for public policies that advance company objectives.
• Contribute to policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and thought leadership documents.
• Develop in-district events and visits to home offices by elected officials.
• Complete other projects, tasks, and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes its Total Rewards package as including compensation, insurance, benefits, perks, and resources designed to support employees at work and at home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern