Government Affairs Intern

About the Company

Snowflake is a leading data platform built for the cloud, designed to power the Data Cloud where organizations unlock the value of their data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. We are currently focused on powering the era of the agentic enterprise through AI-native innovation.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited university or graduate program
• Rising senior or first-year master's student preferred
• Major in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, International Relations, Law, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or related field
• Completed coursework in public policy, government/politics, or technology policy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex technology and policy topics into clear narratives
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal agency, political campaign, or think tank
• Familiarity with AI/data policy issues
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in an academic or professional context
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, data privacy, or AI ethics