Intern-Government & Public Affairs

Title: Intern-Government & Public Affairs Location: Houston, TX, United States Posted Date: 2026-10-12 Employment Type: Full time

What this Department does:  Corporate Communications/Public Relations is responsible for building and protecting Tallgrass Energy's reputation as a safe, customer-focused and growth-oriented midstream operator committed to providing long-term, sustainable value to all stakeholders, from customers and partners to employees and our communities. This group's responsibilities include crisis and issues management, media relations, external and internal communications and community relations.

Who are we?

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

What are we known for?

Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility.  We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.  

What do we value?

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being.

What’s in it for you?

At Tallgrass you will find:

• Industry Competitive Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Career Pathing and Industry Exposure

• Access to real world projects that impact our business

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry.

• A robust internship program that includes trips to our field locations, access to leadership and webinars focused on your skill development.

 

The fine print:

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

 

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

 

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

 

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

 

 

What will you bring:  Education: Students actively enrolled in an approved bachelor’s program in business, public affairs, and/or communication degree program with expected graduation date of December 2026-May 2028. Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

  What makes you stand out: 

• Strong academic performance
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data with quality and accuracy.
• Must be able to take directions from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Write effectively, and understand verbal and written communications, including but not limited to email.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

  What else do you need to know: Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/remote hybrid at our Lakewood or Houston office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.   Compensation And Other Benefits

• Pay Range $20.90-$29.61 USD hourly
• The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include; paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.

What will you do: You can expect to:  

• Assist with Public Affairs & Communications content creation for public engagements and stakeholder engagements. That may include the production of one pager, flyers, and background information to assist with the production of these materials.
• Help create and update community outreach lists, including legislators, state officials, and county and municipal leaders.
• Schedule meetings, track associated data, and assist with notes during community and stakeholder engagements. 
• Conduct research and drafting of internal subject matter summaries, policy issues, and perhaps external op-eds or internal newsletter segments.
• Assemble and distribute the clips to company leadership twice per week on our media monitoring platform.
• Assist with digital and traditional communications, messaging campaigns, and political grassroots/advocacy campaigns. 

What will you bring:  Education: Students actively enrolled in an approved bachelor’s program in business, public affairs, and/or communication degree program with expected graduation date of December 2026-May 2028. Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

  What makes you stand out: 

• Strong academic performance
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data with quality and accuracy.
• Must be able to take directions from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Write effectively, and understand verbal and written communications, including but not limited to email.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

  What else do you need to know: Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/remote hybrid at our Lakewood or Houston office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.   Compensation And Other Benefits

• Pay Range $20.90-$29.61 USD hourly
• The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include; paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.

What will you do: You can expect to:  

• Assist with Public Affairs & Communications content creation for public engagements and stakeholder engagements. That may include the production of one pager, flyers, and background information to assist with the production of these materials.
• Help create and update community outreach lists, including legislators, state officials, and county and municipal leaders.
• Schedule meetings, track associated data, and assist with notes during community and stakeholder engagements. 
• Conduct research and drafting of internal subject matter summaries, policy issues, and perhaps external op-eds or internal newsletter segments.
• Assemble and distribute the clips to company leadership twice per week on our media monitoring platform.
• Assist with digital and traditional communications, messaging campaigns, and political grassroots/advocacy campaigns.