Intern - Government Affairs (Summer 2025)

Description

Early careers take off with United! We've been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.

Position Overview

At United, we take bold action. And our Government, Corporate and Environmental Affairs team are the driving force behind our efforts to make change happen! By working closely with the US government and coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts, our Corporate and Government Affairs team represents United on public policy and legislative issues. And our Environmental Affairs team is equally working hard to shape an environmentally sustainable future. Together these teams advocate for a cleaner, safer, and more optimistic future for our airline, our employees, and the millions of customers we serve all around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Government Affairs and other policy professionals

• Monitoring press and Capitol Hill and Executive branch publications for a variety of topics and issues of interest to clients

• Assisting with projects, including conducting research, crafting charts and presentations

• Compiling briefing books, relating to a broad range of issues

• Draft correspondence, talking points and background materials for use by the government relations team and executives with government officials and agencies

• Assist with the preparation of leadership visits to Washington, D.C.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Applicant must be a current undergraduate student

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Shown proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment

• Solid research skills

Additional Information

• Position will be hybrid based in Washington DC

• Intern duration is 12 weeks over Summer 2025

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future

• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications

• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact ~~~ to request accommodation.