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WHO WE ARE
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Purpose of the Role:
Support the Chief of Staff to the Chief External Affairs & Growth Officer through policy and business research, executive briefing preparation, project coordination, and tracking of organizational priorities. The intern will synthesize complex information into clear, actionable materials and support internal and external engagements involving energy, regulatory, legislative, political, and market issues. Constellation's 2027 Summer Intern Program will run approximately 10 weeks, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to see how strategy, public policy, legal, communications, sustainability, advocacy, and development come together. The intern will work directly with the Chief of Staff and support projects that cut across the External Affairs & Growth organization, gaining exposure to senior leaders, enterprise priorities, and the processes behind executive decision-making.
A significant part of this work is policy-focused and centers on preparing the Chief External Affairs & Growth Officer for both internal and external engagements. The intern will help research the energy, regulatory, legislative, and political issues that shape Constellation’s business, and turn that research into the briefings, talking points, and background materials.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the intersection of energy, public policy, politics, corporate strategy, communications, and organizational leadership who wants hands-on experience seeing how a large, complex organization turns priorities into action.
About External Affairs & Growth:
External Affairs & Growth brings together teams responsible for Legal; Public Policy; Sustainability & Policy Analysis; Strategy, Corporate Affairs & Public Advocacy; and Development. The organization works across a wide range of issues affecting Constellation and the energy industry, bringing together different functions and perspectives to advance shared priorities.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities:
- Conduct research on energy, public policy, legislative, regulatory, political, and market issues and summarize relevant findings for executive decision-making and engagements.
- Draft and edit briefing materials, issue summaries, stakeholder profiles, talking points, presentations, meeting materials, and other executive communications.
- Support preparation for leadership meetings and external engagements by developing agendas and materials, documenting decisions and action items, and coordinating follow-up.
- Assist with cross-functional projects by organizing information, maintaining project plans and trackers, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and identifying next steps.
- Track organizational priorities, commitments, decisions, and action items to support timely and consistent execution.
- Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 tools to organize, analyze, track, and present information.
- Support process improvements, information sharing, and other time-sensitive assignments as priorities evolve.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely to multiple levels of leadership including senior executives.
- Demonstrated research, analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work full-time during the summer and primarily during East Coast business hours
Preferred Qualifications:
- Rising junior or senior in an undergraduate program or currently enrolled in a master’s program.
- Coursework or degree focus in public policy, public administration, economics, communications, marketing, political science, government, international affairs, energy, environmental policy, or a related field.
- Prior internship, employment, or volunteer experience in government, public policy, political campaigns, energy, communications, corporate strategy, or a related field.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience organizing, analyzing, tracking, and presenting information.
- Interest in energy and public policy, organizational strategy, executive decision-making, or cross-functional business operations.
Constellation will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to lawfully work in the United States without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
WHO WE ARE
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Purpose of the Role:
Support the Chief of Staff to the Chief External Affairs & Growth Officer through policy and business research, executive briefing preparation, project coordination, and tracking of organizational priorities. The intern will synthesize complex information into clear, actionable materials and support internal and external engagements involving energy, regulatory, legislative, political, and market issues. Constellation's 2027 Summer Intern Program will run approximately 10 weeks, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to see how strategy, public policy, legal, communications, sustainability, advocacy, and development come together. The intern will work directly with the Chief of Staff and support projects that cut across the External Affairs & Growth organization, gaining exposure to senior leaders, enterprise priorities, and the processes behind executive decision-making.
A significant part of this work is policy-focused and centers on preparing the Chief External Affairs & Growth Officer for both internal and external engagements. The intern will help research the energy, regulatory, legislative, and political issues that shape Constellation’s business, and turn that research into the briefings, talking points, and background materials.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in the intersection of energy, public policy, politics, corporate strategy, communications, and organizational leadership who wants hands-on experience seeing how a large, complex organization turns priorities into action.
About External Affairs & Growth:
External Affairs & Growth brings together teams responsible for Legal; Public Policy; Sustainability & Policy Analysis; Strategy, Corporate Affairs & Public Advocacy; and Development. The organization works across a wide range of issues affecting Constellation and the energy industry, bringing together different functions and perspectives to advance shared priorities.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities:
- Conduct research on energy, public policy, legislative, regulatory, political, and market issues and summarize relevant findings for executive decision-making and engagements.
- Draft and edit briefing materials, issue summaries, stakeholder profiles, talking points, presentations, meeting materials, and other executive communications.
- Support preparation for leadership meetings and external engagements by developing agendas and materials, documenting decisions and action items, and coordinating follow-up.
- Assist with cross-functional projects by organizing information, maintaining project plans and trackers, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and identifying next steps.
- Track organizational priorities, commitments, decisions, and action items to support timely and consistent execution.
- Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 tools to organize, analyze, track, and present information.
- Support process improvements, information sharing, and other time-sensitive assignments as priorities evolve.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely to multiple levels of leadership including senior executives.
- Demonstrated research, analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work full-time during the summer and primarily during East Coast business hours
Preferred Qualifications:
- Rising junior or senior in an undergraduate program or currently enrolled in a master’s program.
- Coursework or degree focus in public policy, public administration, economics, communications, marketing, political science, government, international affairs, energy, environmental policy, or a related field.
- Prior internship, employment, or volunteer experience in government, public policy, political campaigns, energy, communications, corporate strategy, or a related field.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience organizing, analyzing, tracking, and presenting information.
- Interest in energy and public policy, organizational strategy, executive decision-making, or cross-functional business operations.
Constellation will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to lawfully work in the United States without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of external affairs jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or external affairs
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with elected officials and regulatory agencies
- Experience developing and executing legislative or regulatory advocacy strategies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level briefings and public testimony
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field
- Experience managing cross-functional teams, coalitions, or external consultants
Tips for Your Director of External Affairs Job Search
Tailor your resume for policy outcomes
Directors of external affairs are hired on results, not activities. Reframe every bullet around a measurable policy win, legislative outcome, or coalition built. Hiring committees want to see that you moved the needle on a specific issue, not just that you attended meetings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of external affairs openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume language to the sector
A director of external affairs resume for a university reads differently than one for a trade association or a hospital system. Use the exact terminology from each posting, 'government relations' versus 'public affairs' versus 'community engagement', because applicant tracking systems screen on those distinctions.
Target organizations by legislative calendar
Many employers ramp up hiring before a state or federal legislative session when external affairs activity peaks. If you're watching openings in government relations, search in the months leading up to session starts, that's when budgets get approved for new hires.
Prepare a policy portfolio before interviews
Bring two or three concrete examples of external campaigns you've led: the issue, the stakeholders you engaged, the strategy you used, and the outcome. Directors of external affairs who can walk a panel through a real campaign in detail stand out from candidates who speak only in generalities.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In external affairs roles, the scope of your mandate, which government bodies you cover, whether you manage lobbyists, your budget authority, determines your leverage in future moves. Before closing an offer, clarify reporting lines and portfolio boundaries in writing, not just in conversation.
Director of External Affairs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of external affairss?
The companies hiring the most director of external affairss right now include QTS, AT&T, and Google, with the largest share of openings in District of Columbia, Illinois, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, hospital networks, and large universities consistently account for a significant portion of director of external affairs postings nationwide.
How many director of external affairs jobs are remote?
About 80% of director of external affairs openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Roles focused on digital communications, grant writing, or national policy advocacy are more likely to allow remote arrangements, while positions requiring regular in-person engagement with state legislators or local government officials tend to require on-site presence.
How do you become a director of external affairs?
Most directors of external affairs move into the role after building a foundation in government, advocacy, or public policy. Start by working in a legislative office, a policy-focused nonprofit, or a government relations team. Progress into managing advocacy campaigns or stakeholder programs, then into a senior manager or associate director role where you oversee staff and lead external strategy before stepping into the director level.
Can you get a director of external affairs job without direct experience in the role?
Yes, candidates from adjacent fields regularly make the transition into director of external affairs roles. A background in elected office, senior legislative staff work, senior communications, or executive-level nonprofit management can be a credible entry point. The key is demonstrating that you've built and maintained relationships with policymakers or government bodies and that you've influenced outcomes, even if your title didn't say 'external affairs.'
What does the director of external affairs interview process look like?
The interview process typically runs three to four stages. An initial screening call with HR is followed by a panel interview with senior leadership, often including a chief executive or board member. Many organizations then ask for a written exercise or presentation, frequently a mock advocacy strategy or a stakeholder engagement plan. Final-round interviews may include a conversation with key external partners or board members whose relationships you'd be managing.
Where can I find and apply to director of external affairs jobs?
You can find and apply to director of external affairs jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and sector, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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