Government Affairs Intern

CoBank; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Hybrid work model

CoBank University training

Associate Resource Groups

Careers with a purpose

Job summary

CoBank is seeking a Government Affairs Intern in Washington, DC for a 10-week summer program. You will contribute to advocacy and CSR projects and complete a capstone that adds value to the team.

The role is hybrid, with at least 3 days in the office per week and about 40 hours weekly. Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's in Political Science, Government Affairs, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Writers who can craft CSR stories that resonate with policymakers.
• Ability to research and analyze legislation and regulatory developments.
• Experience or interest in political processes and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Support advocacy and CSR initiatives through diverse tasks.
• Attend and report on hearings, briefings, and events focused on agriculture.
• Perform targeted analysis on legislation to bolster district advocacy.

Skills

CSR storytelling

Legislation research

Capitol Hill reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Political Science

Job description

Benefits Overview

CoBank interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of their group. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations. An additional focus of the summer intern will be to complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting.

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Package: 2 days of vacation; accrued sick time
• Competitive Compensation & Housing Stipend
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Robust training and development with CoBank University
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion

Job Description

Application Deadline: This role will remain open until September 25 based on the volume of applications received. Please note that the deadline may be extended at the discretion of the hiring team.

Eligibility: Internship applicants must be students with expected graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2029 (undergraduate or graduate) to be considered for this opportunity.

Internship Dates

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• End Date: July 30, 2027

What You'll Do

Over your 10-week paid internship, our Government Affairs Intern will support our advocacy and corporate social responsibility initiatives by engaging in a diverse range of tasks. Your role will involve writing compelling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories that resonate with Members of Congress in our District territory and align with CoBank’s CSR priorities. You will attend and report on Capitol Hill hearings, briefings, and events focused on agriculture, rural development, and rural infrastructure on behalf of CoBank, providing insightful updates and analysis. Your responsibilities will also include conducting in-depth research on relevant legislation and regulations and performing targeted analysis to bolster our advocacy efforts in specific Congressional Districts. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in government affairs and advocacy while making meaningful contributions to our team.

This role is hybrid, interns will come into their designated office at least 3 days a week.

Interns work approximately 40-hours per week.

Location

• Washington DC

Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications that may be associated with the job. Management reserves the right to add, subtract, or change the duties of the job at any time.

Education

• Currently enrolled in and working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Political Science, Government Affairs, Public Policy, or any agricultural degree

About CoBank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $22 - $26 per hour. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all applicants, including qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability, or are assisting an applicant with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the application process, including completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please submit a request by emailing [e-mail]. Include your contact information and specific details about your requested accommodation.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.