Summer Government Relations Intern: Research & Policy

Freeport-McMoRan; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Government Relations in Phoenix, AZ. The program runs May through August as a temporary full-time paid position for students or recent graduates.

The role involves research, meeting attendance, summarizing documents, and compiling reports under supervision. Successful candidates will have strong communication, MS Office proficiency, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced setting with confidentiality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at a four-year university in a listed field or a recent graduate within 12 months.
• Basic understanding of federal government and Congress.
• Confidential handling of department matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Zoom).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Interface with in-house staff on research and assigned projects.
• Assist preparing reports.
• Prepare summaries of meetings and research.
• Attend meetings and travel as requested by manager; create reports on proceedings; and analyze and organize business records.
• Conduct administrative work as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Research

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in a four-year university (or recent graduate) in Political Science, Criminal Justice, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, Psychology

Bachelor’s degree or higher in listed fields (for graduates)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Government Relations in Phoenix, AZ. The program runs May through August as a temporary full-time paid position for students or recent graduates.

The role involves research, meeting attendance, summarizing documents, and compiling reports under supervision. Successful candidates will have strong communication, MS Office proficiency, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced setting with confidentiality and safety requirements.