Government Relations - Legislative & Regulatory Tracking Intern (Fall 2026)

First Solar (US)•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Leading the world’s sustainable energy future, First Solar interns work around the globe/country in research and development, marketing, project development, information technology, engineering, energy services and much more. When you work at First Solar, you will be challenged every day and provided real world experience. You will be given the opportunity to find new solutions and develop new skills to further advance your skillset. At First Solar we strive to foster a culture that encourages innovation through collaboration, urging colleagues to take smart risks, learning from failures and course correcting, and owning personal accountability for contributing to our mission. This internship is for the Fall 2026 semester. As an internship company, we allow flexibility to enroll in classes while working as an intern, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Junior/Senior student in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Law, or a related field.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to track and synthesize complex legislative and regulatory developments at both the state and federal level.
Comfort using AI tools and digital platforms to accelerate research, build tracking systems, and produce clear written outputs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate policy content for executive audiences.
Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Prior coursework or experience in legislative research, policy analysis, or government relations preferred.
First Solar encourages all interns to register their internship with their university.

Responsibilities

Design and build a legislative and regulatory tracking system — spanning state and federal activity relevant to solar energy, domestic manufacturing, permitting, and grid policy — that enables the Government Relations team to monitor, prioritize, and act on developments in near real time.
Develop a prioritization framework that scores and ranks tracked legislation and rulemakings based on criteria such as business impact, likelihood of passage, First Solar’s policy positions, and timeline — turning a broad legislative landscape into a focused, actionable watchlist.
Create standardized reporting templates and cadences (e.g., weekly digests, monthly legislative scorecards) that translate the tracker into clear, executive-ready summaries for senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
Use AI tools to automate information gathering, flag new bill introductions and regulatory filings, and generate first-draft summaries for human review — documenting the workflow so the system remains useful after the internship ends.
Identify gaps or emerging policy trends — such as state-level incentive programs, federal rulemaking timelines, or legislative threats to clean energy supply chains — and surface findings in a structured format for the Government Relations team.