Job Description

CITGO PETROLEUM CORPORATION

CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, LA.; Lemont, IL.; and Corpus Christi, TX, and wholly and/or jointly owns 43 active terminals, nine pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 829,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), positions CITGO as one of the best-branded supplier companies in the industry.

At CITGO our people are our most important resource. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Care.

Job Summary

Government and Public Affairs Intern

The Lemont Refinery is searching for a Government and Public Affairs intern to assist in communications, community engagment, and government relations initiatives. The duties of the Government and Public Affairs Intern will include a sampling of the four core components essential for day-to-day functions of the Government and Public Affairs departments.

• Communications—writing press releases, assisting with stories for the quarterly employee newsletter, photography, assisting with creative concepts for local advertising, coordinating local media buys and ad placements, implementing AP style in a professional environment
• Employee Relations—assisting with the coordination of events for CITGO employees and family
• Community Relations—coordinating sponsorships/contributions, participating in Team CITGO volunteer events and assisting with Partners in Education events
• Government Relations—coordinating events and/or speaking engagements with our local legislative delegation and elected official

For the duration of this internship, the candidate(s) will foster many professional relationships throughout the CITGO organization and the community including local media representatives and elected officials. This position is a paid 12-week summer internship. A presentation covering all aspects of the internship experience and accomplishments will be expected at the end of the term.  This position is located on-site at the CITGO Refinery Support Center in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Expected Hourly Pay: $20.57 - $27.42

Application deadline is October 7, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in  Communications, Marketing, Business or related fields Bachelor’s Degree program
• Must be at least a sophomore status in college (completion of freshman year)
• Must have overall GPA of 3.0 or above
• Available to work forty hours (40) per week
• Basic working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Must have valid driver’s license

• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Eligibility

  • Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration.

    The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card 

Job Duties

• Communications - assisting with writing for the employee newsletter and news releases while using AP style, photography, assisting with creative concepts, and media schedule planning
• Internal Relations - assisting with the coordination of internal events
• External Relations - assisting with the coordination of external events, participating in Partners in Education and TeamCITGO volunteer activities
• Government Relations - assisting with events with our local legislative delegation and elected official
• Complete end of internship summary and presentation

Job duties displayed above are not all-inclusive, site-specific responsibilities may be assigned. 

Here are the incentives we offer:

• Remote Work options available for eligible positions
• Options are department and/or location specific
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option (where applicable)
• Annual Vacation Incentive (40-120 hours of additional pay) for Eligible Employees
• Paid Vacation Time
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Caregiver Leave
• Excellent 401(k) Match
• Pension Plan

• Performance Incentive

• Company-Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans; FSA and HSA options
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Active Employees
• Healthy Rewards Program
• Service Awards Program
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Dependent Children Scholarships
• Reimbursement for Gym Membership
• Employee Discount Programs
• On-site Health Clinic (select locations)
• On-site Cafeteria (select locations)
• On-site Credit Union and ATM (Corporate office only)
• On-site Fitness Center (select locations)

PLEASE NOTE ALL JOBS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ALL PERKS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Requisition ID - 2135 

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