Government and Public Affairs Internship

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The power of sport is at the heart of Nike's DNA - with our mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. The Government and Public Affairs (GPA) team fulfills this mission by inspiring and driving public policy to unlock Nike's potential. The GPA team seeks to accelerate business growth, enable our business and brands to operate effectively in 200+ countries and amplify Nike's purpose in communities around the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This is a great opportunity if you have a passion for legislation policy and sustainability issues. We need you to be a self-starter, comfortable with working in some degree of ambiguity. You should also be able to collaborate with multiple teams at varying levels of the company and willing to listen to and incorporate different views into account.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE :

The GPA Global Sustainability Graduate Intern will report to the Director, Global Sustainability Policy, and interface with a wide variety of teammates across functions in GPA, Legal and the broader sustainability teams. The role will focus on researching and landscaping emerging policy areas in the sustainability space within key geographies or regions with a final goal of laying out the impacts and next steps for proactive actions. As a GPA Global Sustainability Graduate Intern, you will:

• Collect and assess data via collect and assess data from multiple sources and database platforms
• Engage with internal sustainability subject matter experts for creating public policy roadmaps that support business goals
• Support key elements of the GPA sustainability strategy via deep landscape policy assessments that enable future sustainability policy workstreams
• Keep workstreams on track and share progress on weekly basis
• You will participate in the broader NIKE, Inc. internship program, which enables networking opportunities and broader exposure to other aspects of NIKE as a company

Curious to know what it's like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video

This internship - as well as full-time positions - are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike WHQ Campus Video

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Qualifications :

• Enrolled in a MBA program with an expected graduation date of December 2024 or Spring 2025
• Demonstrated coursework in international affairs, sustainability policy, political science, law or a related field
• 3-5 years work experience strongly preferred
• Cover Letter required

Skills :

• Experience in the use of tools such as Microsoft Office and Airtable
• Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data sets
• Ability to manage, problem solve and prioritize against multiple priorities
• Ability to deliver high quality work with exceptional attention to detail
• Passion for sport and NIKE, Inc. Brand

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

How We Hire

At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best - and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.

• This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.