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Plains All American · 1 day ago

Government & Regulatory Affairs Intern

Houston, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Plains All American is a company focused on transporting North American energy and is seeking a Government and Regulatory Affairs Intern. This role offers students hands-on experience in the oil and gas midstream sector, allowing them to engage in policy analysis and stakeholder communications while contributing to meaningful initiatives.

EnergyLogisticsOil and GasTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and communicate changes in legislation or regulation

Assist in the preparation of briefing materials, policy papers, and presentations

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support policy and advocacy initiatives, providing information and updates as requested

Develop communications materials for engagement initiatives, including but not limited to templates, factsheets, presentations

Assist in community investment and strategic stakeholder engagement initiatives across Plains footprint

Attend and take notes at governmental meetings, hearings, and other events

Support the organization of advocacy events and meetings

Assist in the redesign of our internal tools using Microsoft products (Power BI, SharePoint)

Communicate and collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to achieve project goals

Support activities related to the company’s Political Action Committee (PAC), including communications and event logistics

Assist with coordination and documentation for stakeholder engagement

Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions and communications

Qualification

Policy analysisStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsPublic speakingEntrepreneurial mindsetProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Interns must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree at an accredited university, preferably majoring in government, political science, or a related field

Strong communication skills—written and verbal, including public speaking proficiency

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

An entrepreneurial self-starter who is driven to learn and contribute

Sound judgment and problem-solving skills

Keen attention to detail, analysis and organization

Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task

Skilled in simplifying complex ideas for a multitude of audiences

Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Power BI

Proven flexibility and agility to adapt to changing business conditions

Comfortable working within a fast-paced team environment and under minimal supervision

Interns must be able and willing to relocate to Houston for the duration of the work term

Interns must be able to commit to a 3-month work term starting May 18, 2026, to be considered for the program

The successful candidate must comply with the Company's Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing

The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

Preferred

Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree following the completion of this work term