Public Affairs Intern (Summer 2026)

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

CLEAR interns solve real-world problems within collaborative teams of the industry’s most innovative technologists to build some of the world’s most advanced services and devices. You will also have oceans of opportunities to network with senior leaders, develop new skills through our summer events, develop presentations, and volunteer opportunities. 

Excited to learn more? See what it’s like to be part of the CLEAR team and join us for a 10-week paid internship (June 2026 - August 2026) that offers personal and professional development.

What you'll do:

• Support the Public Affairs team in monitoring and analyzing legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments relevant to CLEAR
• Assist with research on government stakeholders, industry organizations, and advocacy groups to inform engagement strategies
• Help draft briefing materials, memos, and talking points for internal and external audiences
• Track public affairs initiatives, timelines, and deliverables to ensure alignment across teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Legal, Communications, Policy, and Business teams) to support strategic priorities

Who you are:

• You are currently enrolled full-time as a student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Communications, International Relations, or a related field, graduating between Spring 2026 and Spring 2027
• Interested in exploring a career in public affairs, government relations, policy, or corporate communications
• Curious about how public policy, regulation, and business intersect
• A strong written and verbal communicator who can synthesize complex information clearly
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What you're great at:

• Conducting policy and stakeholder research and summarizing key insights
• Writing clearly and concisely for different audiences and purposes
• Managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Collaborating effectively across teams and incorporating feedback
• Using tools like Excel, Google Workspace, or presentation software to support analysis and reporting

How You'll be Rewarded:

At CLEAR we help YOU move forward - because when you’re at your best, we’re at our best. You’ll work with talented team members who are motivated by our mission of making experiences safer and easier. In our offices, you’ll enjoy benefits like meals and snacks. 

The hourly pay for this role is $25 per hour.

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, time off, extra breaks, making a change to the application process or work procedures, policy exceptions, providing documents in an alternative format, live captioning or using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.

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