Intern - Government & Public Affairs (Global Policy)

Micron; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Equity options

Job summary

Micron Technology seeks a Government and Public Affairs Intern in Washington, DC. You will monitor politics, analyze policy developments, and support the team in advancing Micron’s policy objectives at the federal level.

Responsibilities include research, preparing briefings, and engaging with government officials. Strong communication, collaboration, and knowledge of national politics are essential. Travel to Micron sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, political science, communications or related field.
• Must be a current student and not graduate before May 2027.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Global Policy & Business Partnership and Government & Public Affairs teams on projects, events and research.
• Assess policy, regulatory risks and opportunities for Micron.
• Conduct research and policy analyses and help develop official responses to government and trade groups.
• Engage government officials, opinion leaders and regulators in the United States.
• Prepare briefing and presentation materials for executive level meetings with government stakeholders.
• Support policy research using AI-enabled tools, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Travel to Micron sites as required.

Skills

Policy analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Research skills

AI tool proficiency

Public policy awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business, political science, communications

Current student, not graduating before May 2027

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Copilot and AI tools

SharePoint

Job description

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all . Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

As a Government and Public Affairs Intern , you will be responsible for providing support to Micron's U.S. based 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 level. You will ideally have knowledge or an interest in the areas of politics, technology, industrial policy and manufacturing, trade, foreign relations, and issues facing global companies. We seek a proactive problem-solver who excels in a fast-paced environment and is ready to dive in.

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

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Work closely with the Global Policy & Business Partnership team, as well as across the broader 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 policy, regulatory risks and opportunities.
• Conduct research and policy analyses 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.
• Support policy research and government affairs initiatives using AI-Enabled tools to analyze trends, summarize information, while validating outputs for accuracy, relevance, confidentiality, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Willingness to travel to Micron sites as required to support team needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, political science, communications, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Must be a current student, must not graduate before May 2027.
• Core understanding of national politics and government processes.
• Strong collaboration and organization skills to effectively manage projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, as well as Copilot and other AI tools.
• Previous corporate internship experience preferred.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:

• $37.91 - $52.10 an hour

Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .

Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an aff