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This summer internship position will provide the student with valuable experience in Corporate & Government Relations, as well as offering opportunities to learn and engage in external stakeholder outreach. This individual will be involved in several projects throughout the internship specifically related to writing, research, development, and relationship management.

Here is how the Corporate & Government Relations Intern will help:     

• Assist the Corporate & Government Relations team in external outreach, through tours, community events and more.
• Draft and review correspondence, memos, legislative and regulatory summaries.
• Conduct research into grants and funding opportunities, utilizing department tools and trackers to create outreach plans.
• Work to optimize existing digital tools such as SalesForce and Asana, to compliment department activities
• Conduct legislative and regulatory research on state and federal levels;
• Monitor and track industry news and related legislative developments using a myriad of information sources;
• Develop and edit PowerPoint presentations as needed;
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Corporate & Government Relations Intern are:

• Must currently be enrolled in school as a second year (or above) undergraduate from an accredited four-year college or university in Political Science, Aviation Management, liberal arts or a related field.
• Must maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.

PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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