Public Policy Intern

American Petroleum Institute • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Public Policy Intern’s role will focus on supporting the Health and Product Stewardship and/or the PFAS Coordination Team with research, analysis and communications related to regulatory and policy development. This includes policy research and analysis on current regulations that impact the oil and gas sector; regulatory tracking of chemical risk evaluations and chemical regulations at the federal level; creating briefs, drafting letters and/or talking points on current regulations; meeting support with members and government agencies; and assistance in managing product stewardship databases.

Requirements

• Degrees in public policy or public administration, environmental science or engineering, economics, energy policy, bioscience degrees
• Interest in oil and natural gas sector, chemical management/policy, science policy, human health exposure, worker exposure, exposure modeling, epidemiology and toxicology.
• Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
• Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
• Transport items and equipment up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Responsibilities

• Tracking chemical risk assessments and evaluations status
• Tracking chemical specific regulations that impact oil and gas sector
• Updating chemical risk assessment tracker that is used internally for various projects
• Drafting one-pagers on emerging policy or regulations that impact members
• Assisting with in-person and virtual meetings with members

Benefits

• API offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at api.org/about/careers/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed