Campus Undergraduate - 2023 Government Affairs Summer Internship
Company: American Express
Location: Lansing
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
ABOUT AMEXAt American Express, we know that with the right
backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in
incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial
confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or
encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are
constantly redefining what's possible- and we're proud to back each
other every step of the way. Join #TeamAmex and let's lead the way
together.The American Express Government Affairs office (GA)
represents the company on important public policy issues around the
world, before Congress and the Administration, and state
governments across the country. GA works with business units to
advance their policy agendas and support their business priorities
and works with legislators, government officials, consumer leaders,
business partners and trade associations to advance the policy
interests of the company.BUSINESS UNIT/ROLE SPECIFIC INFOWe are
passionate about our commitment to drive the Company's goals of
growth and progress by monitoring the issues and public policy
debates and engaging with government officials at various levels
throughout the world to provide our perspective. We coordinate
across the business to assess the potential impact of public policy
issues to prioritize and determine the appropriate level of
engagement. Government Affairs is dedicated to building diversity
and inclusive leadership across all levels of the organization.The
Government Affairs office internship will be in Washington DC from
June 2023 - August 2023.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support GA activities including research, public policy
projects and communications
- Research current events and work on various projects as
necessary to assist with deadline driven assignments
- Assist staff with legislative, regulatory and consumer group
issues, attend legislative hearings, provide hearing coverage with
follow-up report writing
- Conduct research on organizations, issues, trends, case
studies, federal legislative and political agendas, public policy
issues and regional events
- Other responsibilities may include front desk coverage; greet
guests; answer phones; respond to customer inquiries; retrieve and
open mail; assist with reports; prepare Word, Excel and PowerPoint
documents and reportsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Inclusive mind-set and behaviors across all levels of
organization
- Professional demeanor / superior business etiquette
- Demonstrated experience building, sustaining and leveraging
relationships
- Strong work ethic, organizational skills and attention to
detail with excellent follow-up skills
- Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and act
decisively
- Ability to think strategically and influence teammates on
multiple, cross-functional teams
- Positive, can-do attitude embracing Growth Mindset
- Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and
multitask
- Currently enrolled in full-time 4-year undergraduate degree
program in political science, social science, business,
communications, economics, or a related study
- Students must have a graduation date between December 2023 and
June 2024
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
- MUST BE A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF WASHINGTON DCOPTIONAL SKILLS:
- Political and / or public policy knowledge experience
- Previous office / corporate experience
- Microsoft Office suiteEmployment eligibility to work with
American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not
pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.American Express is an
equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age,
or any other status protected by law.We back our colleagues with
the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally.
That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that
provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we
preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture.
Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work
onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual
days) or fully virtually.If the role you are applying for is
designated as hybrid or onsite, you will be required to demonstrate
that you have completed your primary COVID-19 vaccination series
(i.e. 2 doses for Moderna/Pfizer and 1 dose for J&J), in order
to work in or visit any of our offices. This requirement is subject
to legally required accommodations.
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