Political Science Internship Program Michigan State University

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Finance Associate, Caucus Fundraising Job Description. Democrats in the Michigan House have taken the majority for the first time in over a decade. In order to help protect that majority, we are seeking to build out our finance staff for the 2024 cycle. The Michigan House Democratic Fund (MHDF) is hiring a highly motivated, organized individual to assist the finance team with operations and contribute to the overall goal of holding the House in 2024. The Finance Associate position is based in Lansing, Michigan and reports directly to the Deputy Finance Director and Finance Director. They will provide the team with fundraising and office management assistance.

Key Responsibilities include: *Assist Deputy Finance Director and Finance Director with prospecting, donor research, and call time preparation; *Maintain fundraising databases and lists; *Assist with staffing call time as needed; *Prepare donor thank you letters; *Complete office management tasks as needed; *Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: A willingness to learn prospecting and donor research best practices; A willingness to learn how to navigate NGP, Numero, ActBlue, and Google Suite; An ability to produce detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment; Strong people skills and patience; A strong commitment to Democratic values and getting Democrats elected.

This is a full-time position. The compensation range is $50,000 to $55,000 and commensurate with experience. MHDF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a staff that reflects our diverse caucus and state. Please send a resume and at least three references to [email protected] with the title “Finance Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Posted 2/15.

JOB IN MI SENATOR SHINK’S OFFICE: Scheduler and Administrative Assistant for Office of Sen Shink; Salary: $47,000 with standard benefit package. Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Here is the job description: https://senate.michigan.gov/employment/JobPostings/Admin%20Asst.%20and%20Scheduler%20-%20Shink.pdf.

REMOTE OR IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP AT US DEPT OF JUSTICE: The Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch (CPB) is responsible for the enforcement of most of the federal statutes that protect consumers from deceptive, unfair, or fraudulent practices. Many of these laws provide for both civil and criminal penalties. CPB also defends the federal government in suits that challenge the policies of consumer protection agencies. Each semester we offer a few unpaid internships for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, who are interested in pursuing a career in the law. The responsibilities of an intern include a wide range of duties in support of our Branch’s attorneys and paralegals. Some intern projects include conducting factual research for the Branch’s cases, reviewing documents to identify evidence of fraudulent activity or victims of fraud, and summarizing transcripts and other court records. In addition, the Branch& #39;s attorneys give weekly brown-bag lunch presentations, so the interns can learn about particular cases or investigations. Interns at the Consumer Protection Branch are exposed to a variety of legal procedures, case investigative techniques, and agency interrelationships. As such, interns who work at CPB can expect to have an experience that is both productive and educational. We seek candidates who are in their junior or senior year of undergraduate academic study and can work part-time in the spring (20-24 hours/week minimum). Applicants should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and show how they have demonstrated their interest in the law through extra-curricular activities. LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: January 30 to April 19, 2024. REQUIREMENTS: Criminal Background Check and U.S. Citizenship Required. Junior or Senior Year Status in Academic Program. APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 3, 2023. INTERNSHIP STATUS: Optional: Remote or In-Person. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript (all together in one pdf) to Intern Coordinator Lisa Mitzelfeld. [email protected] *In your cover letter, you should articulate why you are specifically interested in the work at CPB. WEBSITE: http://www.justice.gov/civil/consumer-protection-branch.