About the role#
As a Corporate Relations Intern, you will support the Community Ties Giving Program. This role provides hands-on experience in corporate philanthropy, community relations, and data management. You will work closely with the Public Affairs team to understand how the company maintains community relationships and manages legislative affairs. This is a paid position that runs year-round, starting in May 2027.
What you'll do#
- Administer corporate giving software and process grant applications.
- Serve as a point of contact for community organizations.
- Track event sponsorships and reconcile contribution information for corporate reporting.
- Analyze giving histories and prepare executive briefing reports.
- Update and maintain select websites.
- Provide administrative support to department managers.
- Develop and execute project action plans.
- Build a network of professional contacts across the company.
What you'll need#
- You are a full-time student with at least one year of undergraduate credit in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Communications, Data Science, Economics, Finance, FinTech, International Business, Management, or Marketing.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort with handling critical conversations and providing customer service.
- Basic organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- You are at least 18 years of age.
- Experience with data or communication management software is preferred.
Location & details#
- The role is based in Omaha, Nebraska.
- This is a hybrid position. You are required to work 40 hours per week in person during the summer. During the academic year, you may work up to 25 hours per week, with an option to work remotely if you attend school outside of Nebraska.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
About Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad operates a rail network across 23 states in the western United States. Founded in 1862, the company transports goods including chemicals, coal, automotive parts, and agricultural products. It maintains connections to major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports and serves six gateways into Mexico. The organization employs over 19,000 people and maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
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