**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the Panasonic team today! **Responsibilities** **What You'll Do:** The Government Affairs Intern will support the entire PEXNA Government Affairs team on internal strategy and management of administrative tasks as well as assist with covering a range of topics with a focus on trade and technology policy. + Manage office administrative tasks including, but not limited to, the following: + schedules, logs, electronic file organization, business colleague visits, PowerPoint presentations, internal communications (newsletters and updates). + Coordinate with other government affairs team members on tracking, researching and reporting on domestic and international trade policy and technology policy issues impacting Panasonic and its US business units (e.g., trade, tariffs, restrictions on foreign investment, US-Japan relations, digital trade, AI, cybersecurity). + Help PEXNA GPA team members with collaboration between business units and outside entities including trade associations, government officials, and competing businesses. **Program Details:** + The program will be a full-time paid summer internship + The program will be 12 weeks in length, and is planned to occur between **Monday, May 19th and Friday, August 8th** **Program Requirement(s):** + Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree throughout the entirety of the internship + Must be able to attend the entirety of the internship **Scope** + Position will report directly to Group Manager, Government Affairs + No travel **Qualifications** **What You'll Bring:** **Education and Experience** + Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree + Knowledge of and interest in government affairs, with a focus on trade and technology policy **Competencies** + Work collaboratively with GPA office, PNA, and the other businesses + Ability to be flexible and take on assignments not directly related to portfolio + Ability to conduct research, gather and distill complex information, and produce reference materials + Cross-cultural fluency and previous experience in multi-lingual, multi-cultural work environment **Communications** + Strong communication skills – particularly writing and public speaking + Ability to work within a complex, global company **Other Requirements** + Position is hybrid, but requires 3 days in the office (Washington, DC) + Strong presentation skills and ability to analyze issues + Able to take on other duties and tasks, as assigned **Where You'll Be:** For our hybrid and onsite roles, Panasonic is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey. **Who We Are:** Meet Panasonic (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Panasonic%20Talent%20Brand%20Book%202023.pdf) ! At Panasonic, we are pioneering technologies that not only move us forward but also make a positive impact. Your work here goes beyond conventional boundaries, aligning with our commitment to doing work that matters. Whether it's in the realm of sustainable energy solutions or cutting-edge automotive technology, we provide an environment where innovative thinkers can soar. Our dedication to addressing climate impact is ingrained in our approach, ensuring that we create technologies while actively working to reduce our environmental footprint. Joining us means experiencing career growth in more ways than one, with opportunities for professional development and advancement. At Panasonic, we care about what you care about, fostering a culture where your expertise contributes to the creation of technologies that not only move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x\_hDfMqb0) but also drive positive change for the planet. Be part of a team that values your contributions, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to shaping a more sustainable and technologically advanced future. **We Take Opportunity Seriously:** At Panasonic, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. ​We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, send us your application!​ _Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation._ _Hourly Range: $17-$38_ _The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements._ _Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest._ _All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S._ _Thank you for your interest in Panasonic._ \#LI-JJ1 REQ-149999