Government Affairs /Policy Intern
Policy Intern Position Overview
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) is a global trade organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia representing the temperature-controlled supply chain worldwide. GCCA seeks a Government Affairs Intern to support its Government Affairs and Policy team while gaining exposure to global trade and policy issues that affect international supply chains.
The position is based in the International Headquarters and will work alongside specialist staff and external consultant team to ensure that colleagues and members have ‘first and best’ insight into the regulatory and political developments impacting logistics businesses around the world.
Key Responsibilities
Global Government Affairs & Policy Monitoring
Global Media Monitoring
Scrape, organize, and summarize policy and market news, press releases, policy announcements, and regulatory updates
Maintain clear and organized trackers and briefing materials for internal teams and member use
Provide daily/weekly news clips summaries to senior team and staff on key cold chain happenings and policy issues
Global Policy & Regulatory Development Tracking
Maintain a comprehensive tracker and produce regular member facing updates (format to be determined)
UNITED STATES (work in coordination with GCCA US advisers)
monitor U.S federal and state legislative, regulatory, and administrative developments impacting the cold chain and supply chain sectors
track activity from Congress, federal agencies, and relevant regulatory bodies
track regulatory issues and implementation timelines from USDA, EPA, FDA, and other federal agencies
OTHER JURISTICTIONS (work in conjunction with GCCA International advisers)
Monitor major legislative developments in key regulatory markets (US, Canada, Brazil, other)
Monitor major trade policy developments affecting the cold chain
Research and Policy Briefing Preparation
Draft weekly updates for global policy newsletter
Support background research for advocacy initiatives, member communications, and committee work with particular focus on comparative research on U.S. and international policy approaches
Contribute to internal briefings that incorporate both domestic and global policy perspectives. Draft concise policy summaries and internal briefing notes
Assist in identifying policy trends, risks, and opportunities affecting the global cold chain
Professional Development & Team Support
Work closely with experienced government affairs and communications professionals and receive ongoing mentorship
Participate in team meetings, meetings with external consultants and policy discussions
Support project-based and administrative tasks related to government affairs programs
Work collaboratively with Communications team for policy communications and member notifications
Qualifications
Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in political science, public policy, international relations, economics, supply chain, communications, or a related field
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Demonstrated interest in U.S. government, public policy, or global trade
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and professionalism
Preferred (Not Required)
• Prior internship, coursework, or experience related to government affairs or policy
• Familiarity with US Congress, federal agencies, or regulatory processes
• Interest in global trade, logistics, cold chain, food systems, or infrastructure policy
What You’ll Gain
• Exposure and insight regarding government affairs impacts within a global trade organization
• Exposure to federal and state policy issues impacting critical supply chains
• Insight into how policy impacts global markets and international trade
• Development of policy research, writing, and briefing skills
• Professional mentorship and networking opportunities
GCCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.