CNH America LLC - Government Affairs Intern

Government Affairs Intern (C4T Position # 65389)
CNH America LLC, Washington, District of Columbia

POSITION TYPE: Internship (Fall or Spring Part-Time)
The Government Affairs office of CNH America LLC (Case New Holland), seeks a highly motivated and organized individual for an Intern position in their Washington, DC office. We are seeking an undergraduate student looking to learn and work in a multi-national corporation, as well as being exposed to the intersection of international business transactions and public policy shaping. The position reports directly to the head of the Washington, DC office and provides the opportunity for high-level exposure to Business Executives and Government Officials.

The intern candidate must be able to work approximately 20 hours/week on Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday with flexibility in hours between 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET during the Fall 2012 Academic Semester. Continuation of work into the subsequent semesters may be available.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and communicative skills, have the ability to multi-task and work as a team player, and have a strong interest in business and government affairs.

Responsibilities:
•Represent a Fortune 200 company of agricultural and construction equipment at trade association and coalition meetings to raise the company's multinational profile
•Prepare summaries and arrange meetings with government officials for top corporate executives
•Participate in both internal team meetings and external meetings, including on the Hill and at various associations
•Assist in legislative measures at the federal and state level


•Research domestic and international legislative issues that impact CNH
•Host Executives and Representatives in CNH Washington office
•Push memos, letters, Press Releases, and other correspondence through the editing process
•Assist in drafting and editing correspondence between CNH executives, Foreign Officials, Elected US officials, and others
•Maintain office inventory and ensure that all products are stocked
•General administrative duties

QUALIFICATIONS
•Undergraduate student with Junior or Senior status -or- currently pursuing a Master’s degree
•Fields of study – Pre-Law, History, Communications, Economics, Government and Politics, Business, Environmental Science and Policy
•Desire to work in government affairs
•Strong analytical, investigative, interpersonal and communicative skills
•Ability to multi-task, work as a team member
•Adept with MS Office products – Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, geographic and flowcharting software

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