Government and Public Affairs Intern

Job Summary

Government and Public Affairs Intern

The Lemont Refinery is searching for a Government and Public Affairs intern to assist in communications, community engagment, and government relations initiatives. The duties of the Government and Public Affairs Intern will include a sampling of the four core components essential for day-to-day functions of the Government and Public Affairs departments.

• Communications—writing press releases, assisting with stories for the quarterly employee newsletter, photography, assisting with creative concepts for local advertising, coordinating local media buys and ad placements, implementing AP style in a professional environment
• Employee Relations—assisting with the coordination of events for CITGO employees and family
• Community Relations—coordinating sponsorships/contributions, participating in Team CITGO volunteer events and assisting with Partners in Education events
• Government Relations—coordinating events and/or speaking engagements with our local legislative delegation and elected official

For the duration of this internship, the candidate(s) will foster many professional relationships throughout the CITGO organization and the community including local media representatives and elected officials. This position is a paid 12-week summer internship. A presentation covering all aspects of the internship experience and accomplishments will be expected at the end of the term. This position is located on-site at the CITGO Refinery Support Center in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in Communications, Marketing, Business or related fields Bachelor's Degree program
• Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of freshman year)
• Must have overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work forty hours (40) per week
• Basic working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Must have valid driver's license
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

Job Duties

• Communications - assisting with writing for the employee newsletter and news releases while using AP style, photography, assisting with creative concepts, and media schedule planning
• Internal Relations - assisting with the coordination of internal events
• External Relations - assisting with the coordination of external events, participating in Partners in Education and TeamCITGO volunteer activities
• Government Relations - assisting with events with our local legislative delegation and elected official
• Complete end of internship summary and presentation

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned.