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Government Affairs Internship

CompanyOlsson
LocationLincoln
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct research on federal, state, and local policies while tracking legislative activity and summarizing key developments. They will also assist in preparing policy briefs, supporting lobbying disclosure processes, and facilitating stakeholder communications.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2213
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
30 hours
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About The Company
An engineering firm of people who craft expert solutions and designs that improve communities.
About the Role

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

We’re seeking a motivated intern to join our Government Relations Team. This internship offers hands-on experience in policy research, legislative tracking, and strategic analysis. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals to understand how public policy impacts engineering, infrastructure, and community development. You will conduct research on federal, state, and local policies affecting infrastructure and development, track legislative activity and summarize key policy developments, assist in preparing policy briefs and internal reports for leadership, and support the lobbying disclosure process and stakeholder communications. Additional responsibilities include participating in meetings with policymakers and internal leaders and helping organize and facilitate training sessions and follow-up engagements.

We are looking for a student intern to start in May or June and work 30 hours per week during the summer with the potential to continue working into the school year. 

We have one current internship opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NE, or Springfield, MO offices.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and research skills.
  • Passion for public policy, government affairs, or community development.
  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public administration/affairs, political science, journalism, communications, or a related field.
  • Detail-oriented and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

 

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.

Key Skills
Policy researchLegislative trackingStrategic analysisPublic policyCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsResearch skillsCommunity developmentTeamworkDetail-orientedLobbying disclosureStakeholder communicationsReport writingMeeting facilitation
Categories
Government & Public SectorEngineeringConsultingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
401(k) matchTailored development pathsFlexible work arrangementsWellness programHealth careVisionDentalPaid time offBonus system