Government and Public Affairs Intern

Job Description

As a Government and Public Affairs Intern, you will be responsible for providing support to Micron’s US Government & Public Affairs team, working on initiatives important to advancing Micron’s position as a world technology leader. You will conduct daily monitoring of political and policy developments, intelligence gathering, and analysis as issues emerge and evolve. This analysis will contribute to how the company understands, navigates, and shapes the policy & legislative systems in the United States at the federal and state level. You will ideally have knowledge of an interest in the areas of politics, technology, industrial policy and manufacturing, trade, foreign relations, and issues facing global companies. We are looking for a proactive results-oriented problem-solver who excels in a fast-paced environment and is ready to jump right in. 

This position will be based in Washington, D.C. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

Work across the Government & Public Affairs team on projects, events, and research to advance the team’s strategic objectives. 

Develop an understanding of Micron’s current and future potential issues and assess key legislative, policy and regulatory risks and opportunities. 

Conduct research and policy analyses of state and federal legislation and assist in developing Micron’s official responses to government and trade association groups. 

Partner with the team to develop and execute strategies for engaging government officials, opinion leaders and regulators in the United States. 

Assist the Government & Public Affairs team with preparation of briefing and presentation materials for executive level meetings with government stakeholders. 

Willingness to travel to Micron sites as required to support team needs. 

Qualifications: 

Core understanding of national politics and government processes. 

Strong collaboration and organization skills to effectively manage projects. 

Ability to communicate effectively with government officials, internal colleagues, peers and partners, business partners, and industry associations. 

Self-starting individual with ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively with other team members. 

Ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint. 

Previous corporate internship experience preferred. 

Education Requirements: 

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, political science, communications, or related field. 

Must be a current student, must not graduate before September 2025.