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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Compliance and Fundraising Intern with Blue Wave Political Partners

Compliance & Fundraising Intern
Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer Quarters

General Information
Blue Wave Political Partners, a political compliance and fundraising consulting firm, is seeking interns to join their growing company. The scope of work includes assisting in compliance and fundraising for Democratic candidates, with campaign races in almost every level of government in Washington State and across the country. This is a great opportunity for those wishing to gain more experience in political campaigns and build a vast professional network in a busy work environment.
Interns are expected to work at least a full quarter with the opportunity for school credit if allowed by the college/university of the applicant. Hours may vary week to week, and start/end dates are flexible.

Responsibilities
Assist with responsibilities including:
·         Special event coordination from small gatherings to large scale, high profile political fundraisers.
·         Conduct in-depth donor research, maintenance, and management of data.
·         Direct donor communication and donor maintenance for multiple political clients.
·         Manage office administrative duties, including mail processing and bank deposits.
·         Other responsibilities as they develop.

Qualifications
Eligibility: A candidate must be an undergraduate student or recent graduate. No specific major is required, but a basic understanding of government and campaign processes is helpful.

Skills:
·         Requires proficient professional experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software to include Word, Excel, Publisher, and Visio
·         Ability to prioritize and meet competing deadlines
·         Ability to maintain and manage highly confidential or sensitive information
·         Additional skills in graphic design valuable but not necessary

Application Procedure: In order to be considered, a cover letter and resume clearly demonstrating how you meet or exceed the qualifications of this position must be attached. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.


Please send cover letter and resume to josie@bluewavepolitics.com with “Internship” as the subject line.