Year Round Intern - Corporate Relations

Union Pacific • Omaha, NE

1d • $21 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Relations Intern supports Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program and gains hands-on experience in corporate philanthropy, community relations, communications, data management, and project support. The role includes administering corporate giving software, reviewing and processing grant applications, serving as a contact for community organizations, tracking event sponsorships, reconciling contribution information for corporate reporting, analyzing giving histories, and supporting other assignments related to Union Pacific’s philanthropic programs. Communication and data management are key aspects of the internship.

The intern also works closely with the Public Affairs team, gaining exposure to community relationship-building, legislative affairs, and project management. Interns build knowledge of Union Pacific’s business groups, objectives, processes, systems, and services, interact with peers and senior leaders, and apply leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge through projects.

This is a paid, year-round internship anticipated to begin in May 2027. The schedule allows flexibility around academic commitments: interns may work up to 25 hours per week during the school year and must work 40 hours per week in person in Omaha, Nebraska, during the summer. During the academic year, remote work may be available to students attending school outside Nebraska, based on business needs. The estimated wage is $21–$25 per hour; the final rate depends on factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student.
• Have college credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Communications, Data Science, Economics, Finance, FinTech, International Business, Management, or Marketing.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and comfort handling critical conversations.
• Basic organization, prioritization, and time/project management skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data and communication management software, including Tableau, Blackbaud, Salesforce, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support processes associated with Union Pacific’s philanthropic programs, manage data systems, and maintain communication channels, particularly by email.
• Assist with project management for company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects, including preparing executive briefing reports and managing philanthropic tracking software.
• Update and maintain select websites.
• Learn and perform department business group tasks, processes, and customer service activities by supporting the Corporate Giving & Public Affairs team in managing relationships with Union Pacific communities.
• Provide administrative support to department business group managers.
• Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments.
• Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Administer corporate giving software, review and process grant applications, and serve as a point of contact for community organizations.
• Track event sponsorships, reconcile contribution information for corporate reporting, and analyze giving histories.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Flexible, casual, and hybrid work environment allowing on-site and at-home work as the job allows
• Ongoing learning and development
• On-site cafeteria with employee discount
• Free on-site fitness center
• Federal credit union in the Union Pacific Center headquarters building
• Competitive compensation
• Activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities

What This Job Offers

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