Year Round Intern - Corporate Relations

Union Pacific Railroad; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Fitness center

Employee discounts

Job summary

Union Pacific Railroad seeks a Corporate Relations Intern to support the Community Ties Giving Program in Omaha, Nebraska. You will gain hands-on experience with corporate philanthropy, data management, and project support while assisting with communications and community relations.

You will work closely with the Public Affairs team and senior leaders, applying leadership and business knowledge through varied assignments.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student.
• College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Communications, Data Science, Economics, Finance, FinTech, International Business, Management or Marketing.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and comfort with handling critical conversations.
• Basic organization, prioritization, and time/project management skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Administer corporate giving software and process grant applications.
• Serve as a point of contact for community organizations and track event sponsorships.
• Reconcile contribution information for corporate reporting and analyze giving histories.
• Support administrative and project-based assignments related to philanthropic programs.
• Collaborate with Public Affairs to build community relationships and support legislative awareness.
• Provide project support and prepare executive briefing reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

Undergraduate coursework in business/related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Tableau

Salesforce

Job description

Reference Number: 5495

Department: Corporate Relations

Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time

If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.

Description

Help Support Union Pacific's Community Impact and Engagement

Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. For generations, Union Pacific employees have helped build America by delivering the materials, products, and resources communities and businesses rely on every day.

As a Corporate Relations Intern, you will primarily support Union Pacific's Community Ties Giving Program, gaining hands‑on experience with corporate philanthropy, community relations, communications, data management and project support.

Responsibilities include administering corporate giving software, reviewing and processing grant applications, serving as a point of contact for community organizations, tracking event sponsorships, reconciling contribution information for corporate reporting, analyzing giving histories, and supporting other administrative and project‑based assignments related to Union Pacific's philanthropic programs. Communication and data management are key aspects of this internship.

You will also work closely with the Public Affairs team, providing additional exposure to how Union Pacific builds and maintains relationships with the communities we serve, as well as insight into legislative affairs and project management.

As an intern at Union Pacific, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders, with opportunities to apply your leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge through project assignments.

This is a paid, year‑round internship anticipated to begin in May 2027, with flexibility around academic commitments. Interns may work up to 25 hours per week during the school year and are required to work 40 hours per week in person in Omaha, Nebraska, during the summer. During the academic year, the successful candidate will have the option to work remotely if attending school outside Nebraska, based on business needs.

The estimated wage for this position is between $21-$25 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Accountabilities

• Support processes associated with Union Pacific's philanthropic programs, manage data systems, and maintain communication channels, particularly by e-mail.


• Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects, such as preparing executive briefing reports and managing philanthropic tracking software.


• Update and maintain select websites.


• Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes and customer service activities by directly supporting the Corporate Giving & Public Affairs team in managing relationships with Union Pacific communities.


• Perform administrative support for department business group managers.


• Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments.


• Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - Required

• Must be a full‑time student.


• College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Communications, Data Science, Economics, Finance, FinTech, International Business, Management or Marketing.


• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent customer service skills and comfort with handling critical conversations.


• Basic organization, prioritization, and time/project management skills.


• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.


• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience with data and communication management software, including Tableau, Blackbaud, Salesforce or similar platforms.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens


• Maintains concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

Work Conditions

• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship


• 18 years of age or older


• Standard office work environment

What We Offer

• A strengths-based, engagement‑focused, and performance‑oriented culture


• A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on‑site and from home (as the job allows)


• Ongoing learning and development


• On‑site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska


• Competitive compensation


• Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities