Paid Finance Internship Opportunity

 Paid Finance Intern

Paid Finance Internship

Summary
The Democratic Attorneys General Association is seeking a paid Summer Finance Intern to support Democratic Attorneys General and candidates for Attorney General across the country. As the Finance Intern, you will complete administrative and operational tasks for the Finance Team to achieve monthly and annual revenue goals.  You will also work closely with the Finance Manager to assist on finance operations.

The Finance Intern is responsible for several key areas of revenue development, including:

1. Assist the finance manager with finance operations including:
• donor prospecting and acknowledgements
• data entry, management, and clean-up; and
• transaction processing.
2. Copy contributions and process deposits.
3. Assist with call-time for the national finance director, executive director and others as needed.
4. Solicit contributions where there is an appropriate opportunity.
5.  Manage donor research for the finance manager and deputy finance directors
6. Assist with events for DAGA’s membership, donors and prospects
7. Work closely with other DAGA staff on data entry, data clean-up and transaction processing.
8. Additional duties as assigned.

 Applicants should be committed to working full time (40 hours a week) during the summer months, and at least 20 hours per week during the fall semester.  This is a paid internship.  The ideal candidate will have above average organizational skills and be interested in political fundraising.  A commitment to electing Democratic Attorneys General is a must.

General Responsibilities

Finance Operations : The Finance Intern will assist the Finance Team in day-to-day operational activities, including: coordinating necessary follow-up to donors and donor acknowledgements, donor list management, and tracking incoming revenue.

Donor Correspondence: The Finance Intern will facilitate communications internally in accordance with donor requests. The Finance Intern will work with the team to ensure effective post meeting/event follow-up to support the cultivation of ongoing relationships.

Donor Research: The Finance Intern will conduct research to build prospect lists at the direction of the finance manager and deputy finance directors. The Finance Intern will also report on donors and donor prospects including individuals, corporations and foundations.

Events Staffing: The Finance Intern will be asked to help with events in the Washington, DC area as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

-         This is a fast-paced and fast changing work environment.  The ability to organize and handle multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines is required.

•  Able to interact with individuals at many levels and to handle confidential matters
• Excellent attention to details
• Strong research skills required, database (NGP) and computer skills a plus
• Ability to stay on through Election Day 2018 a plus

To Apply
This organization is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to dem.national.finance@gmail.com