Government Relations & Events Intern

Job ID: 675393BR Date posted: Sep. 09, 2024 Program: Government Relations
Description:By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

As a Government Relations & Events Intern, you should have some interest and understanding of federal, state, and local government as well as communications and event planning. You will assist Lockheed Martin Space Government Relations in conducting events and activities such as tours of Lockheed Martin facilities, STEM and Community Outreach, and activities with or through business organizations such as chambers of commerce. Will also assist in developing materials and preparing articles and presentations for both internal and external use as well as developing and tracking metrics of government relations activities and accomplishments. Performs other duties as assigned.
You will work an average of approximately 5-10 hours per week, year-round, on a flexible schedule to be determined around your class schedule. Some of the work will be virtual but there will be some requirement to be on site occasionally. Willing to consider freshmen and all levels in college.
Basic Qualifications:
Actively enrolled in an accredited degree program including but not limited to: Any STEM Field, Business, Communications, Finance, History, Government, Hospitality/Event Planning, Public Policy, or any related business or social science humanities program. This position requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
Strong Communication and interpersonal skills; experience preparing and presenting written & oral reports; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and PowerPoint
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Part-Time as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Co-op/Summer Intern
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Public Relations
Type: Call-In
Shift: First