Public Affairs Fellow

Job Description

About the Company

UPS is a global leader in logistics and the world’s largest transportation services company. With a presence in over 220 countries and territories, UPS connects businesses of all sizes with their customers. UPS offers a wide range of services, including shipping, logistics, and supply chain management. The company is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the needs of its customers.

About the Job

UPS Global Public Affairs is seeking a Public Affairs Fellow to join its team in Washington, D.C. The Public Affairs Fellow will conduct research, draft policy papers, and perform statistical analysis on policy issues such as international trade, supply chain, trade regulations, e-commerce, cross-border trade, tax, postal and customs, sustainability, and other UPS priorities. The Fellow will also assist the Public Affairs team in gathering relevant government relations policy issues and UPS’s policy priorities content that can be highlighted on social media.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, draft policy papers, and perform statistical analysis on policy issues such as international trade, supply chain, trade regulations, e-commerce, cross-border trade, tax, postal and customs, sustainability, and other UPS priorities
• Assist the Public Affairs team in gathering relevant government relations policy issues and UPS’s policy priorities content that can be highlighted on social media
• Attend Congressional hearings and meetings with key officials; provide concise written readouts
• Schedule and attend virtual or in-person meetings with congressional staff on key policy issues
• Complete stakeholder maps on key issue areas

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, Public Policy, Government Relations, Economics, or a similar field
• Excellent research, writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills
• Strong desire to deepen their understanding of the politics, policies, and processes that influence regulatory outcomes
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-disciplinary and global teams
• Interest in a future career in law, government, or government relations

Additional Information

• This is a one-year Fellowship.
• The position offers a competitive wage.
• The Fellow will be based in Washington, D.C.
• UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.