Government Relations Associate (INTERNSHIP)

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc., is looking for a Government Relations Associate (INTERNSHIP).

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation and energy storage to fast-track the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. At Mitsubishi Power, we value problem-solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture created through accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our core values of: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to — making net zero a reality.

One team, one future.

Role Overview

Mitsubishi Power Americas is hiring a Government Relations Associate as a Summer intern. The Intern will report to the Senior Director of Government Relations and support the international, federal, state, local, and tribal policy and advocacy efforts of the organization. The candidate will also provide research and advocacy support for ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for Mitsubishi Power Americas. Focus areas will be manufacturing, servicing, environmental policy, renewable energy, and other topic areas. The key functions include enhancing the company’s corporate reputation and assuring ongoing positive relationships with government and third-party stakeholders.

Due to the nature of this role, the candidate is required to handle all matters with the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion both during and after the internship period.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update key state one-pagers (approximately 20 - 30) that take Mitsubishi Power Americas sites and overlay all federal and state representation.
• Issue tracking at the international, federal, and state levels of government.
• Representation on state trade association government relations calls (IL, GA, FL).
• Engage in third party professional organizations such as the Public Affairs Council and Women in Energy (supporting the GR Director of State Government Affairs, ESG, and Corporate Social responsibility).
• Make recommendations on engaging with a variety of political, legislative, and regulatory entities.
• Effectively collaborate with customers and external partners as needed to communicate issue positions, build the company’s political profile, and serve as a conduit to the company’s subject matter experts.
• Maintain compliance with any lobbying disclosures, filings, and other legal requirements.
• Draft an end-of-internship memo and present on the knowledge gained, suggested improvements, and next steps.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Be an advocate of all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to upper management.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicate effectively with all colleagues at all levels.
• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties.
• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.

• Education and/or Experience: Must be currently enrolled in bachelor’s or master’s prgram in political science, public administration, or other related disciplines.
• Collaboration: Maintain a highly respectful, work-focused, positive demeanor at all times.
• Language Skills: English, secondary language of Spanish, Portuguese, or Japanese a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

Physical & Safety Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

Mitsubishi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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