Government Relations Associate

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking a Government Relations Intern (Summer 2025).

SUMMARY
Mitsubishi Power Americas is hiring a Government Relations Associate as a Summer 2025 intern. The Intern will report to the GR Senior Director and support the international, federal, state, local, and tribal policy and advocacy efforts of the organization. The candidate will also provide research and advocacy support for ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for Mitsubishi Power Americas. Focus areas will be manufacturing, servicing, environmental policy, renewable energy, and other topic areas. The key function includes enhancing the company’s corporate reputation with government entities by identifying key decision makers in key states, especially those where Mitsubishi Power operates.

This role is required to handle all matters with the highest degree of confidentiality and discretion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and update key state one-pagers (approximately 10–15) that take Mitsubishi Power Americas sites and overlay all federal and state representation

• Issue tracking at the international, federal, and state levels of government

• Representation on state trade association government relations calls (IL, GA, FL)

• Engage in third-party professional organizations such as the Public Affairs Council and Women in Energy (supporting the GR Director of State Government Affairs, ESG, and Corporate Social Responsibility)

• Make recommendations on engaging with a variety of political, legislative, and regulatory entities.

• Effectively collaborate with customers and external partners as needed to communicate issue positions and build the company’s political capital.

• Maintain compliance with any lobbying disclosures, filings, and other legal requirements.

• Draft an end-of-internship memo on the knowledge gained, suggested improvements, and next steps.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be an advocate of all safety policies, practices, and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Upper Management

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

• Contribute to building a positive team spirit

• Communicate effectively with subordinates and management at all levels

• Protect confidential information by not communicating, disclosing to, or using for benefit of third parties

• Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EDUCATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in political science, public administration, or other related disciplines.

• Language Skills: English; secondary language of Spanish, Portuguese, or Japanese a plus.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Computer Skills: Basic personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Hearing protection may be recommended and/or required in some areas.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Exposure to high-impact policy and advocacy projects

• Mentorship from experienced government relations leaders

• Positive, collaborative team culture

• Paid internship with development opportunities

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to workforce diversity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic.