Job Description:
The Woodlands, Texas Summer 2026 Government Affairs Internship Program
Huntsman is hiring for our 2026 Summer Government Affairs Internship Program located at our global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.
Our summer intern program is tailored to individuals who are currently enrolled full-time students at an accredited four-year college or university. The internship runs from May to August - dependent on the school calendar. The goal of the Huntsman Intern Program is to provide a structured program that will equip interns with the skills and experience to help prepare for a successful career.
As a Government Affairs Intern, you will:
- Support the Government Affairs team on various projects related to public policy and advocacy.
- Assist with research and analysis of legislative, regulatory, and political developments.
- Help prepare briefing materials, talking points, and internal communications.
- Participate in the development of advocacy content such as fact sheets and issue summaries.
- Attend relevant meetings, briefings, and events to support engagement efforts.
- Assist with coordination and documentation for internal and external stakeholder communications.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of strategic initiatives and special projects.
- Support activities related to the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC), including communications and event logistics.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support government affairs objectives.
Qualifications:
- Full time college student at the Junior, Senior, or Master level by the end of Spring 2026.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Communications, or a related field.
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited university seeking a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- Must have 3.0 or higher GPA.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments and engaging with diverse viewpoints.
- Eager to learn, ask questions, and contribute meaningfully to team goals.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
