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Government Affairs Intern

35 – 50Washington, DCMenlo Park, CAOtherOnsiteEntry level
Summary

Paid onsite Government Affairs Intern supporting congressional, federal, state, and local policy engagement for Snowflake's AI and data initiatives. Open to rising seniors or first-year master's students in policy, political science, or related fields.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, staffing, and follow-up for engagements with members of Congress, committee staff, and federal agency officials (briefing preparation, meeting logistics, post-engagement tracking)
  • Assist in building and maintaining relationships with state and local leaders; identify opportunities for Snowflake to engage on data modernization, AI adoption, and digital governance initiatives
  • Monitor and synthesize developments in AI legislation, data privacy regulation, and technology governance; produce clear, actionable briefs for internal stakeholders and executives
  • Help plan and staff Snowflake's presence at political and policy events, industry convenings, and government-facing forums in Washington, D.C. and beyond

Requirements

  • Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university or graduate program during the internship
  • Rising senior or first-year master's student
  • Majors: Public Policy, Political Science, Government, International Relations, Law, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
  • Required coursework: Public policy, government/politics, technology policy, or equivalent demonstrated experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to synthesize complex technology and policy topics into clear, audience-appropriate narratives
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment
  • Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset

Nice-to-Haves

  • Recommended coursework: Regulatory affairs, international relations, data privacy/governance, AI ethics, communications, or quantitative analysis
  • Bonus experience: Prior internship or project experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, political campaign, think tank, trade association, or technology company government affairs office; familiarity with AI/data policy issues; demonstrated use of AI tools in an academic or professional context

Compensation & Benefits

  • Paid, full-time internship
  • Post-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships)
  • Exposure to fast-paced, fun, and inclusive culture
  • High level of access to supervisors (manager and mentor), detailed direction without micromanagement, feedback throughout internship, and final evaluation
Skills
Public PolicyPolitical ScienceGovernment RelationsCongressional RelationsAI PolicyData PrivacyStakeholder MappingPolicy ResearchEvent LogisticsStrategic Communications
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