Public Affairs Federal Fellow

UPS Global Public Affairs has an opportunity for the annual Public Affairs Federal Fellow in Washington, D.C. 

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2021 revenue of $97.3 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s more than 500,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering stance in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Start: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

An Exciting Opportunity at the Nexus of Politics, Transportation, Logistics and Sustainability: The Fellow will have an opportunity to support UPS government affairs strategy in Washington, D.C. by contributing to federal and state efforts of UPS on key topics, including:

• advocating federally and in the states for a pro-business tax environment that enhances our long-term global competitiveness and provides incentives to support our sustainability initiatives.
• ensuring infrastructure and sustainable energy policies are developed holistically, improving surface transportation funding, enabling the use of advanced technologies – including autonomous trucks – and promoting an expanded, alternative fuel air and ground fleet.
• supporting an inclusive trade agenda while promoting the value of global supply chains by seeking opportunities to advance pro-growth trade principle and streamlining customs processes.  
• improving network flexibility and competitiveness by advocating for policies that limit labor risk and strengthen our position to compete with industry disruptors.

The Fellow will work to enhance UPS relationships with key government officials and industry organizations to promote a business and policy environment that is more favorable to our growth objectives and our vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility. The role is based in Washington, D.C. The person fulfilling this role will be integrated into relatively small but engaged and diverse team of government relations professionals where they will have an opportunity to take on more substantial work than a typical Fellow, gaining valuable experience in public policy, lobbying, and corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collating public affairs materials and developing/maintaining the ‘library’ of materials
• Creating and organizing public affairs collateral
• Developing important communications materials needed for government relations outreach
• Attending Congressional hearings and meetings with key officials. Fellow will provide succinct written readouts
• Scheduling and attending virtual or in-person meetings with congressional staff on key policy issues
• Completing stakeholder maps on key issue areas
• Assisting the Public Affairs team with gathering relevant government relations policy issues and UPS’s policy priorities content that can be highlighted on social media

Qualifications 

We understand skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

• Enjoy politics and policy issues
• Enjoy socializing, networking, and facilitating connections
• Be open to work in a small team as a contributor and self-starter
• Be organized and good at helping others get organized
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have interest in a future career in law, government, or government relations
• Currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government Relations, Economics or similar.