Help Support Union Pacific’s Community Impact and Engagement
Union Pacific is one of America’s premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. For generations, Union Pacific employees have helped build America by delivering the materials, products, and resources communities and businesses rely on every day.
As a Corporate Relations Intern, you will primarily support Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program, gaining hands-on experience with corporate philanthropy, community relations, communications, data management and project support.
Responsibilities include administering corporate giving software, reviewing and processing grant applications, serving as a point of contact for community organizations, tracking event sponsorships, reconciling contribution information for corporate reporting, analyzing giving histories, and supporting other administrative and project-based assignments related to Union Pacific’s philanthropic programs. Communication and data management are key aspects of this internship.
You will also work closely with the Public Affairs team, providing additional exposure to how Union Pacific builds and maintains relationships with the communities we serve, insight on legislative affairs and project management
As an intern at Union Pacific, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders, with opportunities to apply your leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge through project assignments.
This is a paid, year-round internship with a flexible schedule designed to accommodate academic commitments. Interns may work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer months.
Interns are expected to work in person in Omaha, Nebraska, during the summer. During the academic year, remote work may be available for students attending school outside Nebraska, based on business needs.
The estimated wage for this position is between $21-$25 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
This position is anticipated to begin in May 2027.
Accountabilities
- Support processes associated with Union Pacific’s philanthropic programs, manage data systems, and maintain communication channels, particularly by e-mail.
- Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects, such as preparing executive briefing reports and managing philanthropic tracking software.
- Update and maintain select websites.
- Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes and customer service activities by directly supporting the Corporate Giving & Public Affairs team in managing relationships with Union Pacific communities.
- Perform administrative support for department business group managers.
- Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments.
- Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications – Required
- Must be a full-time student.
- College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Communications, Data Science, Economics, Finance, FinTech, International Business, Management or Marketing.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and comfort with handling critical conversations.
- Basic organization, prioritization, and time/project management skills.
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Qualifications – Preferred
- Experience with data and communication management software, including Tableau, Blackbaud, Salesforce or similar platforms.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens.
- Maintain concentration, focus on tasks and make timely decisions.
Work Conditions
- Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Standard office work environment.