Onshore Access Intern

Job Summary

The Upstream Intern will contribute to API's policy development on pivotal onshore environmental and federal lands access issues while also simultaneously supporting the Onshore Safety Alliance (OSA). Work is likely to include attending API member committee meetings, OSA work group meetings and events, as well as collaboration with API Communications, Legal, Government Affairs Departments, and GIS. We expect this to be a substantive and robust experience that also leaves time for active participation in the many fun activities API organizes for its annual class of interns.

The weekly time commitment is flexible, with an expected duration not to exceed 35 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays (recognizing that Mondays and Fridays will likely be remote). Work may be completed on a flexible schedule between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT.

Projects and Tasks

• Onshore Safety - Under guidance, the intern will oversee the OSA Sharing and Learning Work Group and work with stakeholders to update and optimize the OSA website. This will include monthly meeting preparation, monthly meeting execution, planning for the 2025 OSA Oklahoma Safety Share forum event, as well as any additional content generation for the OSA.

• Environmental and federal lands access - Conduct regulatory, legal, legislative, and economic research to support evolving integrated advocacy needs. Extensive interaction with federal relations and communications teams is expected, particularly as work products evolve after coordination with API staff, allied trades, coalitions, and other stakeholders.
• The Environmental Partnership and Methane Advocacy - Time permitting, the intern may also gain exposure to methane policy issues by supporting work within The Environmental Partnership (TEP), including developing content for TEP's 2025 Annual Report and assisting with the planning of regional workshops.
• Potential supporting attendance at meetings for API and the industry with national, state, and local policy makers as well asprivate sector companies,the media, think tanks,andnon-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• While projects will vary according to time-sensitive advocacy needs, last year's Upstream intern attended meetings on Capitol Hill, drafted integrated advocacy collateral for orphan wells, and helped develop comments on evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Preferred Majors: Petroleum Engineering/Geoscience (or other relevant engineering majors), HSE related majors (e.g. industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or safety management), Political Science, and Communications. This would be an ideal experience for either a technical candidate hoping to build a career in the oil and gas industry, or a political/communications candidate hoping to build a career in Washington.
• Additional Experience & Skillsets: Familiarity with the oil and gas industry a plus, project management, and/or website management/organization are also desired skillsets.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a relevant area, or other related field equivalent work experience. Appropriate fields of study include Petroleum Engineering/Geoscience (or other relevant engineering majors), HSE related majors (e.g. industrial hygiene, occupational safety, or safety management), Political Science, and Communications.

• Willingness to learn about the oil and natural gas industry is required.
• Ability to take a practical approach to understanding complex information is preferred.
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and collegially with others (in the department, across the organization, with member company representatives and allies) are essential.
• Excellent communications (written, verbal and graphical), planning, organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer
• Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines
• Transport items and equipment up to 25 lbs. on occasion

Travel Requirements

• Up to 25%

This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer, and diversity is a core value. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our success in maintaining a reputation for professional excellence depends on selecting the best-qualified candidates. Achieving this objective means that no employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, age, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and reproductive health decisions), genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, credit information, the status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual offense, or any prohibited basis under federal, state or local law.

API is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Department via email at HumanResources@api.org.