International Public Policy Intern

DESCRIPTION

Work hard, have fun, and make history with Amazon’s International Public Policy and Government Affairs team. Amazon is looking for a highly-motivated, strategic, and detail-oriented Intern to work with the International Public Policy Executive Office. The International Public Policy Intern will join a growing, dynamic team and be able to directly enhance Amazon’s advocacy on a broad range of public policy issues in Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific regions. Like our business interests, our policy issues are broad, forward-thinking, and driven by what is best for our customers. This role will report into the Senior Executive Assistant to Amazon’s VP of International Public Policy, as part of the Executive Office team.

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Work collaboratively with the International Public Policy team on a wide range of projects to support Amazon’s core business priorities and public policy goals;
• Research policy issues and build and manage internal tracking and reporting systems;
• Help coordinate high-level stakeholder engagements and initiatives in concert with business objectives.

This full-time position is based in Seattle, WA.

Basic Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS required
• Currently enrolled in a Law degree or relevant Master’s degree program
• English fluency

Preferred Qualifications

• Work, internship, or other leadership experience in a professional environment, with an emphasis and demonstrated interest in international public policy and government relations work
• A keen understanding of legislative and regulatory policy process as well as the technology industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual, relevant, and easily understandable talking points and other messaging
• Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity
• Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at all corporate and political levels
• Self-starter who can take general direction and produce specific results
• Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals, understand business implications, and synthesize policy documents for internal and external customers
• Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others, with the ability to intelligently build a course of action, analyze trade-offs, and make recommendations even in ambiguous situations

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2126423