Government Affairs Intern (AI)

TL;DR

Government Affairs Intern (AI): Supporting high-visibility engagements with congressional leaders and federal stakeholders to advance policy priorities in the AI and data economy with an accent on the intersection of technology leadership and public policy. Focus on monitoring AI legislation, conducting policy research, and staffing executive-level government meetings.

Location: On-site in Washington, D.C.

Salary: $35–$50 per hour

Company

Snowflake is a leading Data Cloud company powering the era of the agentic enterprise through AI-native data solutions.

What you will do

• Support the planning, staffing, and follow-up for engagements with members of Congress and federal agency officials.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with state and local leaders regarding AI adoption and digital governance.
• Monitor and synthesize developments in AI legislation, data privacy regulation, and technology governance.
• Produce clear, actionable briefs for internal stakeholders and executives.
• Help plan and staff Snowflake's presence at political and policy events and industry forums in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university or graduate program during the internship.
• Desired level: Rising senior or first-year master's student.
• Majors in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, International Relations, Law, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Required coursework in public policy, government/politics, or technology policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to synthesize complex technology and policy topics.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Nice to have

• Prior internship experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, political campaign, think tank, or trade association.
• Familiarity with AI and data policy issues.
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in an academic or professional context.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid full-time internship in Washington, D.C.
• Direct exposure to high-level congressional relations and federal agency engagement.
• Mentorship from senior government affairs professionals and cross-functional leaders.
• Post-internship career opportunities (full-time and/or additional internships).
• Inclusive culture with high access to supervisors and detailed feedback.