Public Affairs Co-op/Intern

Employer will not sponsor visas for position

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 37 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth-largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,200 locally owned and independently operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.

Job Responsibilities

The duties of the Public Affairs Intern will include a sampling of the four core components essential for day-to-day functions of the Government & Public Affairs department

• Communications - assisting with writing for the employee newsletter and news releases while using AP style, photography, assisting with creative concepts, and media schedule planning
• Internal Relations - assisting with the coordination of internal events
• External Relations - assisting with the coordination of external events, participating in Partners in Education and TeamCITGO volunteer activities
• Government Relations - assisting with events with our local legislative delegation and elected official
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For the duration of this internship, the Intern will foster many professional relationships within the community including local media representatives and elected officials.

Position available for Summer 2024

Minimum Requirements

• Full-time student pursuing bachelor's degree in Mass Communications or Marketing or graduate student enrolled in MBA program
• 60 credit hours completed (Junior or Senior)
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or above (A=4.0)
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
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Eligibility Requirements

The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website https//www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

CITGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer