Intern-Government & Public Affairs

About the Role

The Corporate Communications/Public Relations department at Tallgrass is responsible for building and protecting the company's reputation. This group manages crisis and issues, media relations, external and internal communications, and community relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with Public Affairs & Communications content creation for public and stakeholder engagements, including one-pagers, flyers, and background information.
• Help create and update community outreach lists for legislators, state officials, and local leaders.
• Schedule meetings, track data, and assist with note-taking during community and stakeholder engagements.
• Conduct research and draft internal subject matter summaries, policy issues, and potential external op-eds or internal newsletter segments.
• Assemble and distribute media clips to company leadership twice weekly via the media monitoring platform.
• Assist with digital and traditional communications, messaging campaigns, and political grassroots/advocacy campaigns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Students actively enrolled in an approved bachelor’s program in business, public affairs, and/or communication.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026-May 2028.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, company assets, employees, and the public.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance.
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data with quality and accuracy.
• Ability to take directions, maintain work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Ability to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs.
• Ability to write effectively and understand verbal and written communications, including email.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

Internship Details

• Temporary, full-time, in-person/remote hybrid positions.
• Locations: Lakewood or Houston office.
• Summer 2027 internship: May-August for 10 weeks.
• Pay Range: $20.90-$29.61 USD hourly.
• Potential additional benefits include paid time off and a housing stipend.

What Tallgrass Offers

• Industry competitive pay.
• Paid time off.
• Career pathing and industry exposure.
• Access to real-world projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Robust internship program including field trips, leadership access, and skill development webinars.