Primary Location: 316 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia - United States of America , 20003 Job ID: R25000828

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Job Description:

UPS Global Public Affairs has an opportunity for the annual Global Public Affairs Intern in Washington, D.C.UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2021 revenue of $97.3 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s more than 500,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Start Date: June 2025

Duration: 12 weeks

An Exciting Opportunity at the Nexus of Politics, Transportation, Logistics and Sustainability: The Intern will have an opportunity to support UPS government affairs strategy in Washington, D.C. by contributing to federal and state efforts of UPS on key topics, including:

advocating federally and in the states for a pro-business tax environment that enhances our long-term global competitiveness and provides incentives to support our sustainability initiatives.
ensuring infrastructure and sustainable energy policies are developed holistically, improving surface transportation funding, enabling the use of advanced technologies – including autonomous trucks – and promoting an expanded, alternative fuel air and ground fleet.
supporting an inclusive trade agenda while promoting the value of global supply chains by seeking opportunities to advance pro-growth trade principle and streamlining customs processes.
improving network flexibility and competitiveness by advocating for policies that limit labor risk and strengthen our position to compete with industry disruptors.

The intern will work to enhance UPS relationships with key government officials and industry organizations to promote a business and policy environment that is more favorable to our growth objectives and our vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility. The role is based in Washington, D.C. The person fulfilling this role will be integrated into relatively small but engaged and diverse team of government relations professionals where they will have an opportunity to take on more substantial work than a typical intern, gaining valuable experience in public policy, lobbying, and corporate strategy.

In this role, the intern will be responsible for internal and external activity, including the following:

Collating public affairs materials and developing/maintaining the ‘library’ of materials
Creating and organizing public affairs collateral
Developing important communications materials needed for government relations outreach
Attending Congressional hearings and meetings with key officials. Intern will provide succinct written readouts
Scheduling and attending virtual or in-person meetings with congressional staff on key policy issues
Completing stakeholder maps on key issue areas
Assisting the Public Affairs team with gathering relevant government relations policy issues and UPS’s policy priorities content that can be highlighted on social media

Preferences

We understand skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

Enjoy politics and policy issues
Enjoy socializing, networking and facilitating connections
Be open to work in a small team as a contributor and self-starter
Be organized and good at helping others get organized
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Currently working on a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Relations, Economics or Law, or similar
Interested in a future career in law, government, or government relations

For Non-Union Intern/Co-Op Positions:

Pay Range Estimate: $17.55 - $32.14 per hour
- Note: Actual Compensation offered to candidate may vary within range based upon geographic location and education. The pay rate will be finalized at the offer stage.
401(k) Retirement Program – eligible at 90 days of employment
Personal Time
Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible at 6 months of employment
Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2025

Employee Type:

Intern

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/nationalorigin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

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