Government Relations Intern

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Supports general business operations by providing research and guidance on government relations with multiple state, provincial and local government agencies. Supports general business operations by providing various administrative support activities as a generalist within the assigned business unit. Major Responsibilities • Research state, provincial and local school bus regulatory agencies and identify decision makers important to overall business operations. • Determine existing relationships with these agencies and make recommendations where relationships need improvement, including identifying specific titles within the regulatory agencies the business should be connected with. • Provide administrative support to general business operations, functioning as a generalist within the assigned business unit. • Research and analyze administrative, financial and operations data. Compile and prepare results and reports. • Assist in developing or adjusting budgets based on findings. • Coordinate or support projects as needed. • Provide administrative support to managers and staff across the business. Minimum Experience • Ability to interview staff to understand existing operations and relationships. • Strong research ability. • Understanding of basic government operations. Minimum Education and Certifications Required • Little to no prior relevant training or work experience required. • Ability to perform work under direct supervision, handling basic issues and escalating complex issues as needed. • Beginning to working knowledge of subject matter. • Bachelor’s degree and zero to two years of experience. Minimum Skills Required • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Ability to build collaborative relationships; strong interpersonal skills. • Good judgment and ability to multi task and prioritize effectively. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence