What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midstream Education & Public Engagement Intern position at API - American Petroleum Institute?
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join work within API's Midstream Department. This internship will focus on assisting API HQ and state staff and member company representatives in state and grass root level education on the oil and gas industry, specifically, the importance of safe midstream and pipeline infrastructure development. Additionally, the internship will support API staff in the implementation of a high priority industry wide public engagement program including development of assessment tools and methodologies for measuring and tracking progress across the industry.
Projects and Tasks
- Engage with API HQ and state relations staff and member company representatives in the development, coordination, and conducting of educational and public engagement events scheduled at the state level throughout the year, including state energy analyses
- Assist API staff and member company representatives in the development of training materials, resources and events related to effective stakeholder engagement including webinars, workshops, implementation tools, and other materials
- Shadow multiple policy staff, attend and prepare materials for pipeline public engagement implementation team meetings and pipeline leadership meetings
- Assist in preparing information and research materials; create and maintain PowerPoint presentations
- Attend association and company functions and networking events
Intern Requirements and Qualifications
Specific Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Travel Requirements
This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.
EEO Statement
API is an equal opportunity employer, and diversity is a core value. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best-qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.
API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org .