Legal & Policy Intern - Summer 2027 (Onsite)

Wawa, Inc.; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 48,354,000 - 55,793,000; Full time

Job summary

Wawa, Inc. in Media, PA offers the Summer 2027 Legal Internship Program, a hands-on opportunity to work with the Government Relations & Social Purpose team.

Interns gain exposure to legislative and regulatory research, stakeholder communications, and policy analysis in a corporate setting. The role runs May 17, 2027–Aug 5, 2027, onsite four days per week, with an emphasis on data-driven advocacy, community impact, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's degree in Political Science or related field.
• Expected graduation date Spring 2028–Spring 2030.
• Ability to work onsite at Wawa Corporate Headquarters in Media, PA, four days per week throughout the internship program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Previous internship, project, or leadership experience in legal is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support research and analysis related to legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues impacting Wawa and the convenience retail industry.
• Assist with stakeholder communications, presentations, and reporting on government relations and social impact initiatives.
• Analyze trends related to food insecurity, food waste, sustainability, and community impact programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support advocacy, research, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Wawa's social purpose efforts through data, insights, and industry best practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Government Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wawa, Inc. in Media, PA offers the Summer 2027 Legal Internship Program, a hands-on opportunity to work with the Government Relations & Social Purpose team.

Interns gain exposure to legislative and regulatory research, stakeholder communications, and policy analysis in a corporate setting. The role runs May 17, 2027–Aug 5, 2027, onsite four days per week, with an emphasis on data-driven advocacy, community impact, and professional development.