Description

Government & Community Relations Intern
Paid Summer Internship – Seattle, WA

At Vulcan, we take an unconventional approach to tackling some of the world’s hardest problems. We integrate technology, data, smart policy and partnerships, and powerful storytelling to drive positive change in our community and around the world. Across our projects and initiatives, we gather and share foundational data to inform global solutions for the world’s biggest challenges, react nimbly to changing needs and new technologies, embrace the power of public awareness and collaboration and reimagine what philanthropic endeavors can accomplish as well as how they are developed and executed.

The Government and Community Relations (GCR) Intern will primarily work with Vulcan’s Seattle GCR team and assist with a variety of projects and initiatives involving local/regional public policies and community outreach. This position will gain exposure to many key external stakeholders while helping the team with policy analysis, grassroots organizing and outreach.

Projects and Responsibilities

• Provide research and analysis on public policy issues related to healthy communities, affordable housing, homelessness, civic engagement, and more.
• Collaborate with GCR team to develop strategies and execute grassroots organizing to mobilize support for public policy initiatives.
• Assist with community outreach efforts in neighborhoods where Vulcan has projects, including South Lake Union, Yesler Terrace, Central Area and Bellevue.
• Assist with Vulcan’s corporate social responsibility and community program.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Recent college graduate or graduate student currently pursuing a degree from an accredited institution, preferably in fields related to public affairs or urban planning
• Must have good understanding of government and legislative/regulatory processes.
• Ability to research, monitor and analyze proposed legislation and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communications skills, particularly with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Must be able to collaborate effectively on a multidisciplinary team.

We’re committed to inclusion and equal opportunity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job description listed above is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vulcan Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other protected class.

If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@vulcan.com or your recruiter.