SAP iXp Intern - Public Policy - Full-time / Part-time

WHAT WE OFFER Our company culture is focused on helping our employees enable innovation by building breakthroughs together. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from. Apply now!     ABOUT THE SAP INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE PROGRAM The SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.   THREE REASONS TO INTERN AT SAP 1. CULTURE OF COLLABORATION: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network. 2. PROJECT-DRIVEN EXPERIENCE: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables. 3. GAIN VISIBILITY: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.   ABOUT THE TEAM Learn about the political process, the inner workings of corporations, government and industry trade associations and policies impacting information technology as used by the government. This position will give you a unique opportunity to obtain a mix of business, industry, legislative, policy, regulatory, event planning, and administrative experience.   Focus is on policy issues in the Digital Government, Intellectual Property, Government Relations Strategy and PAC Development arenas.   WHAT YOU’LL DO: Position title:SAP iXp Intern – Public Policy (Digital Government, Intellectual Property, Government Relations Strategy and PAC Development) Location: Washington, D.C. Expected start date to end date: ASAP for 6 months internship   IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL: Assist with congressional affairs, public affairs, event planning, white paper development, legislative research and tracking, attending and reporting on hearings and industry meetings, and assisting with day-to-day administrative and office duties.   WHO YOU ARE: We’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stay curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.   The ideal candidate: - Is a major in political science, public policy, government, international business or legislative affairs or a related field. - Should be a self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision - Possess strong writing and organizational skills - Have knowledge of the political process and an interest in policies related to information technology in the government arena.   FOLLOW @SAPIXP ON INSTAGRAM AND DON’T MISS ANYTHING ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES WORLDWIDE!       WE ARE SAP SAP innovations help more than 400,000 customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. 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If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Americas: Careers.NorthAmerica@sap.com or Careers.LatinAmerica@sap.com, APJ: Careers.APJ@sap.com, EMEA: Careers@sap.com.   EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.  Requisition ID:295626 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Intern  | Additional Locations: