Year Round Intern, Corporate Relations
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha, NE18–20 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 18–20 years of experience · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsProject managementCustomer serviceAccountingBusiness analysisMarketing
- Nice to have
- TableauSalesforce
- Work
- On-site in Omaha · internship
- Pay
- $21–$25 an hour
- Skill demand
- Operations35%Customer service29%Project management4%Accounting3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Union Pacific is a premier transportation and logistics company connecting 23 states. As a Corporate Relations Intern, you will primarily support the Community Ties Giving Program, gaining hands-on experience in corporate philanthropy, community relations, communications, data management, and project support. This is a paid, year-round internship, anticipated to begin in May 2027, with flexibility around academic commitments.
- Interns may work up to 25 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week in person during the summer.
- Option to work remotely during the academic year if attending school outside Nebraska, based on business needs.
- Estimated wage: $21-$25 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Support processes for Union Pacific's philanthropic programs, manage data systems, and maintain communication channels (e.g., e-mail).
- Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects.
- Prepare executive briefing reports and manage philanthropic tracking software.
- Update and maintain select websites.
- Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer service activities by directly supporting the Corporate Giving & Public Affairs team in managing relationships with Union Pacific communities.
- Perform administrative support for department business group managers.
- Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments.
- Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Must be a full-time student.
- College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Communications
- Data Science
- Economics
- Finance
- FinTech
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and comfort with handling critical conversations.
- Basic organization, prioritization, and time/project management skills.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data and communication management software, including Tableau, Blackbaud, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens.
- Ability to maintain concentration, focus on tasks, and make timely decisions.
- Standard office work environment.