Campaign Finance Intern

About Spruce Street Compliance

At Spruce Street Compliance, we provide compliance services and operational support to Democratic and progressive campaigns, PACs, and advocacy organizations across the country. Our work includes supporting some of the country’s most high-profile campaigns and organizations, like Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Dan Osborn for Senate, Turn PA Blue, and the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance.

Position Overview

The Campaign Finance Intern works in-person in our offices alongside our current Compliance Associates and Assistants to complete the daily tasks associated with oversight and compliance for our clients. This position reports to the firm's Compliance Assistants and Associates.

Core Responsibilities

• Pick up client mail and donations
• Assist with client data entry and bank deposits
• Help prepare and edit campaign finance reports
• Compose and mail out compliance correspondence
• Complete additional tasks assigned by Associates, Managers, and President
  
  
  

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We recognize that candidates may bring a variety of professional experiences and backgrounds. If you’re excited about the role and believe your experience aligns with our mission, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed below.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet strict deadlines
• Willingness to take initiative
• Commitment to supporting progressive causes
• Commitment to working within a diverse and inclusive workspace
  
  
  

Spruce Street Compliance is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion among its staff. The firm strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and will hire based on the qualifications of the candidate without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $20hr with a maximum of 20 hours a week
• Professional development opportunities
• We also offer academic credit and are members of the SEPTA and DC SmartBenefits program.
• There are no health benefits associated with this position.
  
  
  

LOCATION

This is a part-time, on-site position based in Washington, D.C.

TO APPLY

For full consideration, please submit your resume on our firm’s Lever page on our website.