Government Affairs Global Early Career Professional

Safelite; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Medical coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship

Cross-functional exposure

Résumé du poste

Safelite is seeking motivated Early Career professionals to join its Government Affairs & Public Policy Global Early Career program in Columbus, OH. You will rotate through functions, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with senior leaders across Safelite and Belron teams.

The program emphasizes research, analytics, and relationship-building skills, with opportunities to contribute to strategic policy initiatives and cross-functional projects that impact the business globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree by June 2027 in listed fields.
• Eligible to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Currently reside in or willing to relocate to Columbus, OH.

Responsabilités

• Support Government Affairs & Public Policy activities on day-to-day tasks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to research and analyze policy issues.
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Participate in program stretch projects with deadlines.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Leadership potential

GPA 3.3+

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations

Bachelor's degree in Political Science

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

About Safelite

When you think of Safelite, you think of auto glass or maybe even our catchy jingle. We get it. That’s what we do. Safelite fixes more windshields and recalibrates more advanced vehicle safety systems than anyone else. Safelite is a subsidiary of Belron, a multifaceted auto glass and claims management service organization who employs more than 16,000 people nationwide. Belron is the global industry leader, operating in 39 countries and employs more than 30,000 people. But all that is not what sets us apart. That’s our people – our culture, our way of being, our spirit.

A Brief Overview

Our Early Career program, in partnership with Belron, is designed to help develop early career associates into future leaders through curated experiences, custom curriculum, and networking. Upon program completion, you will have an opportunity to pursue a functional role that leverages your strengths and enables the needs of either Safelite’s or Belron’s businesses. Joining offers immediate exposure to senior leaders both in the U.S. and internationally.

Government Affairs & Public Policy Global Early Career Professionals support the company's business operations within the Legal function. Associates will develop an understanding of how government affairs, public policy, enterprise risk management, and strategic communications influence business strategy, protect organizational interests, and support long‑term growth. Participants will develop strong research, analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills needed for a career in Government Affairs & Public Policy.

What You’ll Do

• Support business function through performing hands‑on learned day‑to‑day tasks and projects associated with the team/function.
• Engage in ongoing collaboration, consultation, and relationship building with internal associates to gain hands on experience in each business rotation.
• Identify, recommend, and incorporate efficiencies on each business rotation.
• Analyze actual tasks and processes with a continuous improvement mindset to encourage necessary changes to support business objectives.
• Provide insights and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to research and analyze business problems. Gather business requirements and develop project strategy to support business objectives. Analyze data and market trends to inform strategies and support business cases.
• Present strategy to senior leadership; lead and contribute to project where applicable.
• Contribute to or lead one or more program stretch project(s) with a set deadline and deliverables, which may include conducting research, analyzing insights, and making recommendations.
• Works with rotation leader(s) to manage own time and progress tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the support functions and technical knowledge of processes and tools in respective area.
• Complete and actively participate in all program elements, including personal development plan.
• Completes all accreditation/certification requirements, where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Public Relations, Political Science, Communications, Risk Management, Legal Studies, or a related major by June 2027.
• Previous internship experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through academic, professional, or extracurricular activities.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher at the time of application.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications.
• Eligible to permanently work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, OH.
• Ability to travel internationally.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive weekly pay and bonus opportunities
• Total job benefits valued at more than $10k*. This includes a 401(k) plan with company matching, medical coverage plans customized to suit your needs and a commitment to work/life balance through our paid time off (PTO) programs, company holidays and paid volunteer days. Explore our full health, wealth, and life benefits at www.safelitebenefits.com.
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement per year
• Onboarding, mentorship, and professional development designed to accelerate your career growth.
• Exposure to cross‑functional teams and opportunities to build business acumen across a growing enterprise.
• Meaningful projects and real‑world experience that make an immediate impact on the business.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that encourages innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.