Non-Profit & Social Impact Intern, PR ​/ Communications

Overview

Political Consulting/Fundraising. Field:
Political Fundraising and Strategic Outreach.

Start Date:

Immediate.

Hours:

Up to 5 days/week, M-F, occasional weekend and evening events; flexible to accommodate school schedules. Hourly Wage: $15/hr minimum wage. Rice Consulting is a political consulting firm offering fundraising services and general strategic advice to Democratic candidates across Maryland.

• Research and Donor Outreach: prospecting potential donors (individuals, PACs, organizations).
• Event Planning and Coordination: organizing fundraising events, attending planning meetings, answering inquiries, sending invitations, researching and re‑directing returned invitations, updating event trackers, conducting outreach (calls/emails) to boost attendance and donations, staffing events and assisting with registration and run‑of‑show.
• Data Entry and Database Management: updating and maintaining the donor database and tracking/reconciling donations.
• Communications Support: drafting fundraising emails, social media posts, and other communications; developing outreach materials (e.g., RSVP forms).
• Compliance Support: reconciling event and contribution trackers, assembling and sending thank you letters, creating and depositing check batches.
• Creative Support: creating and updating invitations; preparing and producing sponsor recognition materials.
• General Administrative Support: answering phones, creating call sheets, running errands, and preparing materials for campaign events or meetings.

• Political Science, Government, or Law‑related majors preferred but not required.
• Interest in politics and fundraising.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to focus on tasks.

Physical demands include sitting for long periods; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing regularly; lifting/moving up to 10 lbs (occasionally 25 lbs); and close vision of computer screen.

Office located in Harford County, Maryland. Reliable transportation required. Position may be creditworthy depending on institutional requirements.