Early Careers: Public Affairs Intern

Aon plc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week paid program

Mentoring

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Aon plc is seeking a Public Affairs Summer Intern in Chicago to support the team in monitoring legislation and regulations affecting Aon in North America, with a focus on state regulatory activities related to the insurance industry.

You will work with Public Affairs leadership, engage with trade associations, and participate in events, with a 10-week paid program and mentorship. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Government, Public Policy, Political Science, or History.

Qualifications

• On track to graduate between December 2027 - June 2029 with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Pursuing a degree in Government, Public Policy, Political Science, or History

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and compilation of materials (leave-behinds, fact sheets, etc.) for meetings and advocacy work across North America
• Monitor and track activities in assigned state legislation and for policies relevant to Aon
• Review and provide analysis on state legislation and regulatory activities and actions that impact to Aon and the insurance industry
• Draft regular legislative activity reports across North America
• Administer, manage, assist, and participate in events/meetings as assigned by the Senior Manager of Public Affairs (Tasks include meeting planning, registration, logistics, speaker recruitment, content development and presenting)

Job description

Aon is looking for a Public Affairs Summer Intern in Chicago!

Locations Include: Chicago, IL

Your impact as a member of the Public Affairs Team

Public Affairs Intern would help support, prepare, interpret, review and monitor legislation and regulations affecting Aon in coordination with Aon business units. The individual will be primarily focused on activities in North America and secondarily on assigned state regulatory activities as they relate to the insurance industry. The individual will work directly with Public Affairs lead across Aon as well as participate in various capacities with trade associations, advocacy groups as well as industry events.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Assist with the development and compilation of materials (leave behinds, fact sheets, etc.) for meetings and advocacy work across North America
• Monitor and track activities in assigned state legislation and for policies relevant to Aon.
• Review and provide analysis on state legislation and regulatory activities and actions that impact to Aon and the insurance industry.
• Draft regular legislative activity reports across North America
• Administer, manage, assist, and participate in events/meetings as assigned by the Senior Manager of Public Affairs (Tasks include meeting planning, registration, logistics, speaker recruitment, content development and presenting):

Aon’s Internship Program

Interns within Aon will gain valuable experience assisting our teams supporting both client and internal projects. Interns will work with a cross-functional team to increase exposure across a broad segment of clients. The 10-week summer program includes weekly spotlights delivered by Aon business leaders, a community outreach event and networking opportunities with fellow interns and colleagues.

• 10-week paid program
• Challenging work on significant client projects
• One-on-one internship mentoring
• Formal and informal feedback throughout the program
• Significant on the job training and firsthand experience
• Participation in formal training program taught by Aon’s industry professionals

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Pursuing a degree in Government, Public Policy, Political Science, or History
• Applicants for thisrole are on track to graduate between December 2027 - June 2029 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The pay range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $22.50 - $28.75. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.

Our Colleague Experience

From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities and each other every day. They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential and value one another. This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon

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Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.