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Kairos Power · 20 hours ago

Government Affairs Internship

Alameda, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$26/hr - $27/hr

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly motivated Government Affairs Intern to support their policy and stakeholder engagement efforts, focusing on energy policy and nuclear technology.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis on federal, state, and local energy and nuclear policy, legislation, regulations, and political developments

Track and summarize legislative activity, hearings, nominations, and agency actions relevant to advanced nuclear and clean energy

Monitor key departments, committees, agencies, and industry organizations and assess impacts on company priorities

Prepare briefing materials, summaries, newsletter and talking points for internal and external use

Support preparation and provided administrative support for meetings with policymakers, regulators, and external partners

Assist with policy tracking and data entry to capture company's external engagements

Process and synthesize large volumes of information into clear, concise, and actionable insights

Assist with drafting internal policy updates or stakeholder communications under supervision

Maintain organized records of policy research, stakeholder interactions, and legislative tracking materials

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Energy policyGovernment affairsResearchAnalysisNuclear energy knowledgeAnalytical skillsWritten communicationProfessional judgmentOrganizational skillsTime managementVerbal communicationProblem-solvingConfidentiality

Required

Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, political science, energy policy, engineering, law, or a related field

Demonstrated interest in government affairs, legislative processes and current political landscape

Basic understanding or familiarity with the nuclear energy industry and/or prior coursework or experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs or legislation

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise and well-organized summaries and briefing materials for a variety of audiences

Strong research and analytical skills with an attention to detail

Ability to quickly understand and synthesize complex regulatory and policy information

Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Professional demeanor with strong verbal communication and presentation skills; able to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others

Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive or non-public information

Strong professional judgment and ethical awareness in a policy and stakeholder engagement environment