*This internship begins on May 19th, 2025 and runs until August 7th, 2025. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)*

Salary: $18.00/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Government Relations & Social Purpose Intern

Location: Corporate

Department: Legal

Job Summary: The Government Relations & Social Purpose (Corporate Social Responsibility) Intern will assist with internal and external analytical research to support the company’s related initiatives. With a focus on Government Relations, the intern will support written/verbal communication to stakeholders on legislative and regulatory issues at the local, state and federal level that impact the convenience retail and fuel industry. The intern will assist with the collection and reporting of Wawa’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The intern will research trends in sustainability, public policy, and/or other department initiatives and identify potential opportunities for Wawa to advance in these areas.

Principal Duties:

Assist with the preparation of various internal and external communications.Assist with research related to global, local, and emerging trends in Government Relations & Social Purpose.Research, read, interpret and report out on specific legislation and file appropriately.Update Wawa’s political issues matrix and the communications directory.Assist with the development and preparation of various materials, communications, and presentations. Provide analytical support with sustainability/environmental, social, governance (ESG) data which includes but is not limited to GHG emissions, waste, and food waste data.  Assist with the preparation of briefing documents for meetings with elected officials or internal stakeholders.Potential to support planning and logistics related to the annual internal Social Purpose Summit.  Perform general clerical activities as needed.Attend specific meetings and report out to the team.Perform duties and special projects as assigned by the team.Support other department initiatives as needed.

Essential Functions:

Ability to read legislation and understand the legislative processStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsProject and time management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Professionalism and excellent presentation skills with a keen attention to detailPositive attitude with a focus on customer serviceAbility to work independently as well as within a team environment

Basic Qualifications:

Pursuing bachelor’s degree with a concentration or major in Political Science, Government and/or Public Policy.Demonstrated interest in Sustainability, CSR, and/or ESG.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365 productsMinimum GPA of 3.0 or HigherCandidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university for the Spring 2025 semester – Fall 2026 semesterCandidate must be available from May 19, 2025 – August 7, 2025Wawa currently observes a 4-day in office schedule Monday - Thursday with an opportunity to work remote on Friday.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com or 1-800-444-9292.

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.