Public Policy Intern- Summer 2026

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Position Overview

The Government Affairs function within Magna International provides economic and workforce development, public affairs, and lobbying services to Magna’s groups and divisions. It serves as a central resource for global public policy makers, government officials, industry organizations, and community leaders. The public policy team within Government Affairs leads and manages policy development and advocacy on behalf of the corporation with key public stakeholders at the local, state, federal and international government levels.

Individuals with an awareness of government, political structures, and the automotive industry are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily support to the Executive Director of Government Affairs, Senior Manager of Government Affairs, and Government Affairs Coordinators;
• Monitor and track legislation, legislative committees, and hearings;
• Conduct policy research and analysis, including statutes and pending legislation;
• Monitor and track executive orders and directives;
• Monitor and track agency actions and rule promulgation;
• Report and letter writing, including position letters to agencies, departments, and legislators;
• Update reports, documents, and databases.
• Assist in scheduling, meeting logistics and preparation, and event planning; and,
• Assist with Government Affairs department projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Some related experience preferred.
• Strong interest in the lawmaking process and political system.
• Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and with a team.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma.
• Currently attending a college or university.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Zoom).  
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong technical and analytical competence in select areas of policy, including tax, mobility, trade, and workforce development.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
• Position could require local travel, up to 25%, as necessary.
• Position may be virtual or hybrid, depending on public health situation.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Notice regarding the use of AI:

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.

These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.

Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.