Public Affairs Federal Policy Fellow

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Job Description:

UPS Global Public Affairs | Washington, D.C. | One-Year Fellowship

UPS is seeking a Federal Policy Fellow to join its Global Public Affairs team in Washington, D.C. This one-year fellowship offers high-performing undergraduate students, and recent bachelor’s degree graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in federal public policy, government affairs, advocacy, and business strategy.

Working alongside UPS’s advocacy team, the Fellow will research policy issues affecting the company and its customers, support engagement with federal government and industry stakeholders, and help advance UPS’s public policy priorities.

The fellowship is designed for candidates who want to translate academic learning into practical experience, build a professional network in Washington, and develop skills applicable to careers in government, corporate public affairs, public policy, and nonprofit advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

- Research and analyze federal legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments affecting UPS, its employees, customers, and operations.
- Support policy work related to transportation, infrastructure, workforce, sustainability, tax, trade, customs, supply chains, and emerging technologies.
- Draft policy briefs, presentations, talking points, executive summaries, and meeting materials.
- Monitor congressional hearings, federal agency activity, political developments, and relevant industry news.
- Attend hearings, policy forums, stakeholder meetings, and industry events, then prepare concise written summaries.
- Assist with stakeholder mapping, coalition engagement, and government relations outreach.
- Support public affairs communications and policy-related content.

Qualifications

- Qualified candidates will be in their final year of undergraduate study or have recently earned a bachelor's degree in the last 2 years in public policy, political science, government, economics, business, communications, international relations, or a related field.
- Strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in federal policy, government relations, legislative affairs, or corporate public affairs.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior internship or campus leadership experience is helpful but not required.

For Non-Union Intern/Co-Op Positions:

- Pay Range Estimate: $16.00 - $33.44 per hour – check on pay rate
- Note: Actual Compensation offered to candidate may vary within range based upon geographic location and education.  The pay rate will be finalized at the offer stage.
- 401(k) Retirement Program – eligible at 90 days of employment
- Personal Time
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program – eligible at 6 months of employment
- Job Posting End Date: 12/15/2026

Employee Type:
Intern

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.