Intern - Government and Public Affairs

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
As a Government and Public Affairs Intern , you will be responsible for providing support to Micron's US Government & Public Affairs team, working on initiatives important to advancing Micron's position as a world technology leader. You will conduct daily monitoring of political and policy developments, intelligence gathering, and analysis as issues emerge and evolve. This analysis will contribute to how the company understands, navigates, and shapes the policy & legislative systems in the United States at the federal and state level. You will ideally have knowledge of an interest in the areas of politics, technology, industrial policy and manufacturing, trade, foreign relations, and issues facing global companies. We are searching for a proactive individual who excels at solving problems in a fast-paced environment and is prepared to jump right in.
This position will be based in Washington, D.C.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Work across the Government & Public Affairs team on projects, events, and research to advance the team's strategic objectives .

• Develop an understanding of Micron's current and future potential issues and assess key legislative, policy and regulatory risks and opportunities.

• Conduct research and policy analyses of state and federal legislation and assist in developing Micron's official responses to government and trade association groups.

• Partner with the team to develop and execute strategies for engaging government officials, opinion leaders and regulators in the United States.

• Assist the Government & Public Affairs team with preparation of briefing and presentation materials for executive level meetings with government stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel to Micron sites as required to support team needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, political science, communications, or a related field, or possessing equivalent experience.

• Must be a current student, must not graduate before September 2026 .
• Core understanding of national politics and government processes.
• Strong collaboration and organization skills to effectively manage projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with government officials, internal colleagues, peers and partners, business partners, and industry associations.

• Self-starting individual with ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively with other team members.

• Ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

• Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help develop efficient workflow.

The US base salary range that Micron Technology estimates it could pay for this full-time position is:
$37.91 - $40.28 an hour
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.
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As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .
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