Public Affairs Intern: Policy Analysis & Stakeholder Outreach

Plains; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Plains is seeking a Government and Public Affairs Intern for a three‑month term starting May 17, 2027 in Houston. The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and creating communications materials to support advocacy initiatives.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced setting, and contribute to initiatives impacting Plains’ governance and public affairs strategy. Relocation to Houston is required for the term.

Formación

• Intern must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited university, preferably majoring in government, political science, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal, including public speaking proficiency
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree
• An entrepreneurial self‑starter who is driven to learn and contribute
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills
• Keen attention to detail, analysis and organization
• Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi‑task
• Skilled in simplifying complex ideas for a multitude of audiences
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Power BI
• Proven flexibility and agility to adapt to changing business conditions
• Comfortable working within a fast‑paced team environment and under minimal supervision
• Interns must be able and willing to relocate to Houston for the duration of the work term
• Interns must be able to commit to a 3‑month work term starting May 17, 2027, to be considered for the program
• The successful candidate must comply with the Company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre‑employment testing
• The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

Responsabilidades

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate changes in legislation or regulation
• Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, policy papers, and presentations
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support policy and advocacy initiatives, providing information and updates as requested
• Develop communications materials for engagement initiatives, including but not limited to templates, factsheets, presentations;
• Assist in community investment and strategic stakeholder engagement initiatives across Plains footprint
• Attend and take notes at governmental meetings, hearings, and other events
• Support the organization of advocacy events and meetings
• Assist in the redesign of our internal tools using Microsoft products (Power BI, SharePoint)
• Communicate and collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to achieve project goals
• Support activities related to the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC), including communications and event logistics
• Assist with coordination and documentation for stakeholder engagement
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions and communications

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Public speaking

MS Office proficiency

Power BI

SharePoint

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in government/political science

Herramientas

Power BI

SharePoint

Descripción del empleo

Plains is seeking a Government and Public Affairs Intern for a three‑month term starting May 17, 2027 in Houston. The role emphasizes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and creating communications materials to support advocacy initiatives.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced setting, and contribute to initiatives impacting Plains’ governance and public affairs strategy. Relocation to Houston is required for the term.