Federal Governmental Relations Internship Fall 2025
Federal Governmental Relations Internship Fall 2025
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Minimum Requirements:
- Undergraduate student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Political Science International Studies English or a related field with an interest in federal governmental affairs.
- A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
Application Requirements:
- Current Resume or CV.
- Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs).
- Current class schedule and number of credits.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour).
- Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour).
- PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour).
- Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.
INL is a science-based applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 6100 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nations nuclear and renewable energy national security and environmental missions.
INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INLs mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas.
Selective Service Requirements:To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see .
Equal Employment Opportunity:Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
Physical Requirements:The employee is frequently required to stand walk sit bend operate a computer keyboard or type handle materials or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus conduct research and inspect materials. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions communicate effectively in person by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this classification the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable Accommodation:We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
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Is an internship passionate about changing the worlds energy future intriguing If so we might have just the opportunity youre looking for!
Reporting to the Director of Federal Government Affairs you will provide administrative and research support to the INL government relations staff. In this role you will help coordinate and support meetings to INL-DC office provide a welcoming environment for office visitors aid in office reimbursements attend and provide summaries of congressional hearings relevant to INL. You will also track relevant media and legislative activity and complete a legislative research project in collaboration with your mentor. Additional tasks may be assigned based on the needs of the office.
This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Washington DC office.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Part-Time
