Public Policy Intern

Job Overview

Intuit is looking for an academically strong and highly motivated graduate student to serve as an intern in our Global Corporate Affairs and Public Policy Department in the Washington, DC office.  Intuit is an equal opportunity employer. The intern program is designed to enhance the careers of students from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, and those with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Although not required, prior work experience in a company/corporate setting is a plus. The intern would be hired for the upcoming summer 2025 season.

Intuit’s Global Corporate Affairs team supports numerous areas, including Government Relations and Political Affairs, Philanthropy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Affairs, Global Public Policy, and Tax Expertise. The group is involved in many issues including tax, privacy, data protection, artificial intelligence, financial services, and small business for Intuit and its global operations. This intern will work under the supervision of a Sr. Manager, Government Relations, Policy and Regulatory Affairs.

The objective of the internship is to provide the intern with practical, hands-on, cross-functional experience of a corporate affairs operation. The intern will have an assigned supervisor to learn the practical aspects of navigating successfully in a fast paced, global company.

Responsibilities

Proposed projects include, but are not limited to:

• Draft memos through research and analysis on emerging public policy trends/emerging issues (e.g., artificial intelligence, cyber security, small business, bank partnerships) that could impact Intuit and customers.
• Strategic research and analysis at the state and federal level: draft advocacy/public affairs plans. For example, research state/Congressional/global lawmakers to target for outreach for a policy education
• Analyze proposed legislation and impact to Intuit. For example, summarize and analyze privacy bills compared to our privacy priorities.
• Support launch of research and development projects.
• Attend and write-up analysis of legislative hearings, engagements with our trade associations and consultants.
• Hands on experience in a dynamic in-house corporate affairs department and exposure to the in-house Legal and Compliance departments.
• Participate on other key priorities and special projects.

Qualifications

The candidate should have the following:

• Academically strong and highly motivated public policy graduate student with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, collaboration skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams for projects.
• Ability to focus on details, yet able to see the big picture.
• Ability and interest in learning new processes, discovering and advocating improvements for procedures.
• Technology proficient.
• Collaborative mindset.

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience in the technology sector.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy (e.g., political science undergrad degree, pre-law track).