Sustainability and Government Affairs Intern

Devon Energy is seeking a Sustainability and Government Affairs Intern in Oklahoma City, OK, for graduate and undergraduate students. The role involves supporting public policy and sustainability initiatives, monitoring regulatory developments, conducting research, and engaging with stakeholders. Interns will gain hands-on experience in the energy sector, focusing on government affairs and sustainability practices. The position requires collaboration, problem-solving skills, and may involve travel for events.
About the position

As a Sustainability and Government Affairs Intern at Devon, you will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic and impactful internship that focuses on the intersection of public policy, sustainability, and the energy sector. This role is designed for graduate and undergraduate students who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges in the oil and natural gas industry. You will be involved in supporting the company's public and government affairs strategies, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Your work will include monitoring emerging regulatory and legislative developments at various levels of government, conducting research on policies and political trends, and analyzing their potential impacts on the company and the industry as a whole. In this internship, you will also examine best practices in sustainability disclosure and performance, contributing to the company's efforts to enhance its sustainability initiatives. You will build fluency in the fundamental drivers of global energy markets, which will inform the company's medium- and long-term strategies related to government affairs and climate change. Additionally, you will assist in coordinating political events and engage with a variety of stakeholders to promote the company's values and objectives. This internship is not just about gaining experience; it is about making a meaningful impact in a company that values innovation and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities
• Support the company's public, government affairs and sustainability strategies.
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• Monitor emerging regulatory, legislative or other public policy developments within the oil and natural gas industry.
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• Conduct research and analysis on government policies, political trends, or press coverage that may impact the company.
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• Examine emerging trends and best practices in sustainability disclosure, engagement, performance, and initiatives.
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• Build fluency on the fundamental drivers and developments in global energy markets.
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• Contribute and assist with political event outreach and coordination.
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• Engage in relationship, coalition, and consensus building across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements
• Interest in government relations, lobbying, law, public policy, sustainability, environmental, climate or related fields.
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• Ability to work collaboratively and constructively to promote the goals and objectives of the company.
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• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to navigate complex issues.
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• Willingness to travel for work-related conferences and meetings.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Access to the Well fitness facility
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• Competitively compensated
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• Corporate Housing