Client Account Internship Making Happen

What This Internship Is Actually About

You’ll get hands‑on experience helping nonprofits and political campaigns raise money, apply for grants, and run impactful events. This isn't busy work - you'll be doing real tasks that matter while learning from experienced professionals who actually want to teach you.

College students (any year, any major) who want to understand how campaigns and nonprofits actually work behind the scenes. Maybe you're studying political science, communications, nonprofit management, or honestly just care about making a difference and want to learn practical skills.

• Client Support & Project Coordination
  • Help manage client projects and learn how professional relationships actually work.
  • Assist with organising timelines and keeping everyone on track.
  • Sit in on client calls and meetings to see strategy in action.
  • Learn project‑management tools that you’ll definitely use in your career.
• Grant Research & Writing Support
  • Research potential funders and learn what foundations are looking for.
  • Help write sections of grant applications (with lots of guidance and feedback).
  • Learn how to turn program ideas into compelling funding proposals.
  • Assist with tracking deadlines and managing grant calendars.
  • Get experience with databases and research tools used in the field.
• Fundraising & Events
  • Support fundraising event planning from brainstorming to execution.
  • Learn donor‑database management and how relationship building actually works.
  • Help with social media content for fundraising campaigns.
  • Assist with event logistics and see how successful events come together.
• Administrative & Compliance Support
  • Learn the boring‑but‑important compliance stuff that keeps organizations legal.
  • Help prepare reports and documentation.
  • Gain experience with regulatory requirements in political and nonprofit spaces.

• Currently enrolled in college (any year, any major welcome).
• Available for 3 full business days per week during the semester.
• Strong writing skills – you should be comfortable with essays and research papers.
• Basic proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Genuine interest in politics, social justice, or nonprofit work.

• Curious and willing to ask questions when you don't understand something.
• Reliable – when you say you'll do something, you actually do it.
• Comfortable learning new tools and platforms quickly.
• Good at communicating via email and in meetings.
• Organized enough to keep track of multiple tasks.

• Never worked on a campaign? That's fine.
• Don't know what a 501(c)(3) is? We'll teach you.
• Never written a grant? Perfect, you'll learn from scratch.
• Intimidated by talking to donors? We'll help you get comfortable.

• 3 full business days per week (you choose which days work with your class schedule).
• Some flexibility around exam periods and school breaks.
• Occasional evening events (maybe 1–2 per month) – great networking opportunities.
• Mix of remote work and in‑person client meetings in NY/NJ area.

• Fast‑paced environment where you'll learn something new every day.
• Real responsibility – your work will actually matter to clients.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals who remember being students.
• Exposure to both political campaigns and nonprofit organizations.

• Must be able to work in the NY/NJ metropolitan area.
• Hybrid setup – some remote work, some in‑person for meetings and events.

• Academic Credit – college credit available (work with your school's internship coordinator) and can fulfill internship requirements for most majors.
• Letter of recommendation guaranteed if you put in solid work.
• Real‑World Experience – portfolio pieces for job applications (grant writing samples, event planning materials).
• Professional references who know your actual work.
• Network in political and nonprofit sectors.
• Skills that transfer to any field: project management, client relations, professional communication.
• Career Development – weekly mentorship meetings to discuss your career goals, exposure to different career paths…