Vannevar

Public Policy & Community Affairs Intern

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago

Agentic AILogisticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

The intern will play a critical role in supporting coordination, research, and execution of engagement strategies tied to policy priorities and community needs.

Build relationships with policymakers and civic leaders
Support engagement with state and local officials, congressional offices, and relevant public agencies.
Take ownership of key relationships over time and help build coalitions across stakeholders to advance shared priorities.
Partner with industry associations and ecosystem organizations
Help develop and maintain relationships with chambers of commerce, technology and innovation networks, trade associations, and convening organizations.
Attend and represent Vannevar at partner- and community-led events (e.g., association meetings, convenings, panels, and roundtables), capturing notes and follow-ups and helping identify opportunities to build relationships and advance shared priorities.
Assist in building respectful, durable relationships with community organizations, nonprofits, and local leaders. Help identify opportunities for listening sessions, site visits, and community-informed programming that aligns with local priorities.
Provide operational and administrative support
Assist with scheduling, event logistics, note-taking, and general support to ensure smooth execution of engagements and ongoing initiatives in Hawaiʻi.

Familiarity with Hawaiʻi's policy and community landscape (or eagerness to learn quickly and respectfully)

Individual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant education.

Individual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant education.

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries.
In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower.
Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China-from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion.
Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers.
Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives.
Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people.
Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft.
We're building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth.
In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status-proving that disruption doesn't require an ego, and staying power doesn't mean standing still.
What we're looking for
If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants.

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