About this role
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
Job Description (External)
Please note, we are not able to consider OPT/CPT candidates
Volkswagen Group of America’s 10 – week Summer Internship Program targets undergraduate students entering their Junior or Senior years who are eager to acquire practical, real-world experience in the automotive industry. This program is designed for high potential, highly mobile, and self-starter candidates with a strong interest in the automotive industry. Focused on the development of professional and technical competencies as well as on-the-job-training, our Summer Internship Program is an excellent opportunity to explore career choices early on. At Volkswagen Group of America, interns have the chance to make an impact because we challenge them and trust them to perform meaningful work.
Program Information:
- 10-week Summer Internship Start Date (non-negotiable): June 1, 2026
- Program Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
- Please attach a copy of your current resume. Cover letter is optional.
- Please attach a copy of your current transcript. A PDF is required.
- Please attach a writing sample.
Role Summary
The VWGoA Public Affairs Intern will support the Public Affairs team through research, legislative monitoring, and the development of reports and presentations. This role will assist with advocacy engagement by creating informational materials, contribute to planning and executing high-profile events such as VWGoA’s Future Leaders in Mobility Program, and attend policy and industry networking events.
Possible Tasks within this Role
Role Responsibilities
- Support the Public Affairs team through research, legislative monitoring, and drafting of reports and presentations.
- Assist with advocacy engagement by developing informational materials.
- Contribute to planning and executing high-profile Public Affairs events, including VWGoA’s Future Leaders in Mobility Program.
- Attend policy and industry networking events.
Qualification requirements
Qualifications
- A rising college Junior, Senior or recent graduate
- Strong GPA
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
- Strong preference for Public, Governmental Affairs, and business-related majors.
Skills
- Strong analytical and logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong writing ability
- Strong verbal skills (articulate and concise).
- Goal and results-oriented; diplomacy and tact.
- Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Skills
Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Other facts
About Volkswagen AG
The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group is made up of ten brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge, ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche and Ducati.
Our group sells vehicles in 153 countries and operates 114 production plants worldwide. Each working day, around 675,000 employees worldwide produce cars, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business.
Our goal is to make mobility sustainable for us and for future generations. Our promise: With electric drive, digital networking and autonomous driving, we make the automobile clean, quiet, intelligent and safe. At the same time, our core product becomes even more emotional and offers a completely new driving experience. It is also becoming part of the solution when it comes to climate and environmental protection. In this way, the car can continue to be a cornerstone of contemporary, individual and affordable mobility in the future. #Shapingmobility
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What you'll do
- The VWGoA Public Affairs Intern will support the Public Affairs team through research, legislative monitoring, and the development of reports and presentations. This role will also assist with advocacy engagement and contribute to planning high-profile events.
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