**Experienced Full Stack Government Affairs Professional – Summer Internship 2025 – Washington DC**

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About American ExpressAt American Express, we're passionate about helping our customers succeed financially. We're committed to creating a workplace where our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and supported to achieve their goals. Our company values are built on a foundation of integrity, customer obsession, and a commitment to excellence. We believe that when our colleagues thrive, our customers benefit, and our business grows.Join Our TeamWe're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Government Affairs team as a Summer Intern in Washington DC. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to advancing the company's policy agendas and supporting its business priorities. As a Summer Intern, you'll have the chance to gain hands-on experience in government affairs, develop your skills, and build a network of contacts in the industry.About the RoleThe Government Affairs office represents American Express on important public policy issues around the world, before Congress and the Administration, and state governments across the country. Our team works closely with business units to advance their policy agendas and support their business priorities. We're passionate about our commitment to drive the Company's goals of growth and progress by monitoring the issues and public policy debates and engaging with government officials at various levels throughout the world to provide our perspective.Key Responsibilities• Support GA activities including research, public policy projects, and communications• Research current events and work on various projects as necessary to assist with deadline-driven assignments• Assist staff with legislative, regulatory, and consumer group issues, attend legislative hearings, provide hearing coverage with follow-up report writing• Conduct research on organizations, issues, trends, case studies, federal legislative and political agendas, public policy issues, and regional events• Other responsibilities may include front desk coverage, greet guests, answer phones, respond to customer inquiries, retrieve and open mail, assist with reports, prepare Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents and reportsMinimum Qualifications• Currently a sophomore or junior enrolled in a full-time 4-year undergraduate degree program in political science, social science, business, communications, economics, or a related study• Students must have a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0• Must be a permanent resident of Washington DC• Inclusive mind-set and behaviors across all levels of organization• Professional demeanor/superior business etiquette• Demonstrated experience building, sustaining, and leveraging relationships• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills• Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and act decisively• Ability to think strategically and influence teammates on multiple, cross-functional teams• Positive, can-do attitude embracing Growth Mindset• Project management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask• Excellent written and oral communication skillsPreferred Qualifications• Political and/or public policy knowledge experience• Previous office/corporate experience• Microsoft Office suiteWhat We OfferWe're committed to providing our colleagues with a comprehensive benefits package that supports their holistic well-being. Our benefits include:• Competitive base salaries• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program• Career development and training opportunitiesSalary and BenefitsThe salary range for this role is $24.05 to $63.00 hourly, plus a sign-on bonus. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.How to ApplyIf you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about government affairs, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, and we'll review your qualifications on a rolling basis.Equal Opportunity EmployerAmerican Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.Seize this opportunity to make a significant impact. and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.Apply for this job

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