Remote Government Affairs Intern - Policy & Advocacy

Wilbur-Ellis Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilbur-Ellis Co. is offering a Government Affairs Intern role in a fully remote 12-week program across multiple states. You will gain experience in public policy research, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy to support agriculture and industry.

You will prepare briefing materials, collaborate with leaders, and present a final PowerPoint summarizing your work and learnings. A scholarship of $1,000–$3,000 may be earned after successful completion.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Government Affairs or related field.
• Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize information and manage multiple priorities with curiosity about policy.

Responsibilities

• Support government affairs, tracking policy developments at state and federal levels.
• Prepare research and briefing materials, and assist with special projects.
• Share ideas and contribute to meaningful initiatives that support agriculture and advocacy.
• Present learnings to leadership with a final project and presentation.

Skills

Research

Writing

Verbal communication

Presentation

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field

Public policy / political science

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wilbur-Ellis Co. is offering a Government Affairs Intern role in a fully remote 12-week program across multiple states. You will gain experience in public policy research, regulatory monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy to support agriculture and industry.

You will prepare briefing materials, collaborate with leaders, and present a final PowerPoint summarizing your work and learnings. A scholarship of $1,000–$3,000 may be earned after successful completion.