Job Description

WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS INTERNSHIP

Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours!) for innovation. After initial training, dive in with your full-time team to learn the business and enjoy robust programming including our Executive Speaker Series, Lunch and Learns with unique teams like Restaurant Architecture and Happy Meals, Employee Business Network sessions, and other training. We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so don’t worry – if you bring curiosity and work ethic, we will bring the know-how.

We believe we are #BetterTogether, so we encourage networking through Peer Lunches and mentorship from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a future leader.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The U.S. Government Relations (GR) Department is within the U.S. Communications team and is made up of 15 people who work on either state/local or federal issues. The primary goals of the GR Department are to represent the company's interests on issues that impact the business and to proactively share our positive stories in the people, food and planet spaces. Our stakeholders include elected officials, agencies and third party partners including trade associations and NGO.

Qualifications

WHY WE’LL HIRE YOU

You are a strong candidate if you:

• Are a JUNIOR working towards your Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date in Winter 2022 or Summer 2023
• Are pursuing one of the preferred majors including: GOVERNMENT, POLITICAL SCIENCE, BUSINESS OR OTHER RELATED DEGREES
• Have a college GPA of AT LEAST 3.0
• Have a PASSION FOR GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
• Can WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY ALL 10 WEEKS of the internship (6/6-8/12)
• CAN WORK IN WASHINGTON DC FOR THIS ROLE
• Adapt strong written and oral COMMUNICATION SKILLS based on your audience
• Pursue organization involvement or experience related to STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS, OR GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
• COMMITTED TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVENESS
• Want to IMPACT THE MODERN ERA OF MCDONALD’S

HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED

You’ll be lovin’ your benefits which will include:

• $25/Hr (Expect to work 40 hrs each week during the 10-week internship)
• Housing Stipend
• Access to our world-class headquarters and facilities (gym, company events, rooftop patio, Global Restaurant)
• Sponsored networking and social events
• Eligibility for Summer Hours

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS – A FEW ADDITIONAL THINGS WE ARE LOOKING FOR: __

·       Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.

Additional Information

McDonald’s is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. Additionally, if you (or another applicant of whom you are aware) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise seek assistance in the application process, please contact US-UniversityPrograms@us.mcd.com

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