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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. Description: Rice Consulting is a political consulting firm offering fundraising services and general strategic advice to Democratic candidates across Maryland. Responsibilities include: Research and Donor Outreach (prospecting potential donors including individuals, PACs, and organizations); Event Planning and Coordination (organizing fundraising events, answering inquiries, sending invitations, researching and re-directing returned invitations, updating event trackers, conducting event outreach calls/emails, staffing events and assisting with registration and run-of-show); Data Entry and Database Management (updating donor database, tracking and reconciling donations); Communications Support (drafting fundraising emails, social media posts, developing outreach materials such as RSVP forms); Compliance Support (reconciling event and contribution trackers, sending thank you letters, creating and depositing check batches); Creative Support (creating/updating invitations, preparing sponsor recognition materials); General Administrative Support (answering phones, creating call sheets, running errands, preparing materials for events/meetings). This internship provides a comprehensive introduction to political fundraising, donor engagement, and related laws, with training from staff experienced since 1992. Qualifications: Political Science/Government/Law majors preferred but not required; interest in politics and fundraising strategy; excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; attention to detail. Application: Currently accepting applications for 2025. Send cover letter, resume, and two references to Meaghan Elsner, Intern Coordinator, Rice Consulting, 17 W. Courtland St., Ste. 210, Bel Air, MD 21014; P: 410-838-6355; F: 410-838-8633; E: [email protected]; Website: www.riceconsultingllc.com. ADA: Physical demands include sitting for long periods; using hands; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting up to 10 lbs (occasionally 25 lbs); close vision for computer work. Other: Office located in Harford County, Maryland; animal-friendly office; reliable transportation required; position may be creditworthy depending on institutional requirements.