Government Affairs Internship

Job Summary  

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Government Affairs Intern to support our state, federal, and local policy and stakeholder engagement efforts. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong interest in energy policy, nuclear technology, and experience in government or public affairs. This intern will work closely with the Government Affairs team to track policy developments, conduct research and support external engagement. 

Responsibilities  

• Conduct research and analysis on federal, state, and local energy and nuclear policy, legislation, regulations, and political developments. 
• Track and summarize legislative activity, hearings, nominations, and agency actions relevant to advanced nuclear and clean energy. 
• Monitor key departments, committees, agencies, and industry organizations and assess impacts on company priorities. 
• Prepare briefing materials, summaries, newsletter and talking points for internal and external use. 
• Support preparation and provided administrative support for meetings with policymakers, regulators, and external partners. 
• Assist with policy tracking and data entry to capture company's external engagements. 
• Process and synthesize large volumes of information into clear, concise, and actionable insights. 
• Assist with drafting internal policy updates or stakeholder communications under supervision. 
• Maintain organized records of policy research, stakeholder interactions, and legislative tracking materials. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in public policy, political science, energy policy, engineering, law, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated interest in government affairs, legislative processes and current political landscape.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

• Basic understanding or familiarity with the nuclear energy industry and/or prior coursework or experience in energy policy, regulatory affairs or legislation 
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft clear, concise and well-organized summaries and briefing materials for a variety of audiences 
• Strong research and analytical skills with an attention to detail 
• Ability to quickly understand and synthesize complex regulatory and policy information 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines 
• Professional demeanor with strong verbal communication and presentation skills; able to interact effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders 
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently 
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others 
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge 
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive or non-public information. 
• Strong professional judgment and ethical awareness in a policy and stakeholder engagement environment. 

Physical Demands  

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods 
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another 
• Communicating with others to exchange information 

Environmental Conditions  

• General office environment 
• Low temperatures 
• High temperatures 
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy environments 
• Small and/or enclosed spaces 
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions 
• Elevated heights 
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned 
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced 

Safety and PPE  

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs 
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions 
• Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors 
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc. 

The salary range for this position is $26/hour to $27/hour for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.