Intern, Governmental Affairs and Public Policy

About the Role

AGA is seeking an intern to join the Governmental Affairs & Public Policy (GAPP) team as we continue advocate on behalf of our members and educate policymakers on the crucial that natural gas utilities play in their communities.

AGA professional staff provide mentoring and assistance with professional development skills. This internship will be paid and is available immediately.   

What you will do:

The GAPP intern can expect to cross reference legislation and the United States Code, review legislation, cover hearings and provide staff with key findings, and assist with other Congressional projects. The GAPP team covers a wide portfolio of issues from environmental policy, infrastructure, and tax to cybersecurity. The intern may also expect to assist in the programming of GAPP events, mainly in conjunction with the Manager of Political Programs on PAC events and the GAPP team on internal Legislative Committee events. The GAPP intern will also assist the state affairs team, updating tracking documents with regulations and decisions, organization of relevant news articles and updates, and dissemination of material information with the State Affairs Committee.

What you will bring:

Successful candidates will be excellent writers and researchers, have a good understanding of the legislative process, and be available during traditional work hours to support the work of the team in the office and on the Hill. Relevant backgrounds include political science, policy and/or environmental advocacy.

How we operate:

This role is based in Washington, DC where AGA employees currently have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. The employee’s team determines one day each week, and the employee determines the others. 

The Pay and Benefits:

For employees who live in the Washington, DC Metro area, the salary for this position is $20.00 per hour. Internships are not eligible for AGA healthcare benefits. 

The American Gas Association requires all offered candidates to pass a background check and sign an arbitration agreement as conditions of employment.

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with your application.

About AGA:

The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States. There are more than 79 million residential, commercial and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 94 percent — more than 74 million customers — receive their gas from AGA members. Today, natural gas meets more than one-third of the United States' energy needs.