About the role#
Tallgrass is hiring for a Government & Public Affairs internship for Summer 2027. This is a full-time, temporary position based in either Houston, Texas, or Lakewood, Colorado. The role operates on a hybrid schedule and runs for 10 weeks from May through August.
What you'll do#
- Assist with content creation for public and stakeholder engagements, including the production of flyers, one-pagers, and background materials.
- Create and maintain community outreach lists that include legislators, local leaders, and state officials.
- Schedule meetings, track data, and provide support with note-taking during engagements.
- Research and draft internal subject matter summaries, policy issues, and newsletter segments.
- Assemble and distribute media clips to company leadership using our monitoring platform.
- Support digital and traditional communications, as well as advocacy and messaging campaigns.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s program for Business Administration, Communications, or Public Affairs.
- An expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028.
- Ability to collect, interpret, and present data with high accuracy.
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate professionally with a wide variety of people.
Location & details#
- Locations: Houston, TX and Lakewood, CO.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks).
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About Tallgrass
Tallgrass operates as an energy infrastructure company. It focuses on the delivery of energy across the United States. The company connects supply sources to homes and businesses. Founded in 2012, it maintains its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado. The organization employs over 1,100 people.
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