Finance Intern

Overview:
The Minnesota House DFL Campaign is currently seeking an intern for the 2025 summer session (June to August) who is interested in contributing to a fast-paced political fundraising department while helping House DFLers win back the majority in the MN House of Representatives. Interns will learn essential fundraising and data management skills that, upon completion of their internship, will have them prepared to land a full time job in a political fundraising operation as a finance assistant and/or call time manager. Interns will learn to conduct finance research, manage call time, process contributions, prepare and send blast email communications, assist in planning events, and many other essential skills that are important to people hiring fundraising staff. We are currently working from the office and require that all office staff (including interns) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Minnesota House DFL Campaign is looking to expand our team with a hard-working and passionate individual who believes in making Minnesota a better place for all. This position will work in the House DFL Campaign finance department, with frequent interaction with DFL House Members.


Job duties include: 

  • Processing contributions

  • Helping plan and execute events

  • Researching past contributors, potential contributors, and other research as assigned

  • Data input

  • Assisting staff with call time management

  • Assisting with general campaign work

  • Other tasks as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects

  • Belief in the progressive cause and winning back the majority in the Minnesota House

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working in Microsoft Office -- particularly Excel

  • Comfortable working in Google Suite

Compensation: Interns Interns will be paid $15/hour and may also receive academic credit from their school. The internship will run from June to August. Hours are flexible and will be arranged in coordination with House DFL staff and intern’s schedule; with an intern expected to work 15-20 hours per week.

To Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to Maria Tenenbaum by emailing [email protected]. When sending your email, please include “Summer 2025 Finance Internship Application Materials” in your subject line. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025.

The Minnesota House DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The House DFL is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender-identity, sexual orientation, and/or disability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.