LM Government and Public Affairs Intern

Our Favorite CITGO Perks are:* 9/80 work schedule option * Paid holidays * Company sponsored scholarship opportunities * On-site fitness center * On-site Health Clinic PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS *CITGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer*RelocationRelocation Benefits are not available for this position.NoteEmployer will not sponsor visas for positionJob Summary

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry with a well-known brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Corpus Christi, Texas; Lake Charles, La.; and Lemont, Ill., and wholly and/or jointly owns 48 terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,400 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 769,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO is ranked as the fifth-largest, and one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products and supplies a network of approximately 4,800 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets in 30 states and the District of Columbia. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc. For more information, visit www.CITGO.com.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be full time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Public Affairs, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related fields or graduate student enrolled in MBA or Law program
• Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of freshman year) with an overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work forty hours (40) per week
• Basic working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card.

The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card:  https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/

Job Duties

The duties of the Government and Public Affairs Intern will include a sampling of the four core components essential for day-to-day functions of the Government & Public Affairs departments.

• Communications-writing press releases, assisting with stories for the quarterly employee newsletter, photography, assisting with creative concepts for local advertising, coordinating local media buys and ad placements, implementing AP style in a professional environment
• Employee Relations-assisting with the coordination of events for CITGO employees and family
• Community Relations-coordinating sponsorships/contributions, participating in Team CITGO volunteer events and assisting with Partners in Education events
• Government Relations-coordinating events and/or speaking engagements with our local legislative delegation and elected official

For the duration of this internship, the candidate(s) will foster many professional relationships throughout the CITGO organization and the community including local media representatives and elected officials.

 

Positon availabe for Summer 2024 in Downers Grove, IL. 

Employment Type: OTHER