Position: Finance Intern
Salary: $20 an hour
Location: Chicago, IL
Description:
Robin Kelly for Senate is searching for a Finance Intern for the 2025 Summer term to assist with Congresswoman Kelly’s fundraising program. The maximum number of working hours allowed for this position at this time is 20 hours per week. This is an entry-level role. This position is based in Chicago, IL.
Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and strong team players. The position requires discretion at all times and an understanding of the magnitude of handling confidential Information. This position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to regen@robinforsenate.com with the subject line “RK4S Finance Intern: Your Name.”
Responsibilities:
Assist with all elements of the fundraising events program, including but not limited to updating event trackers, making fundraising phone calls and sending invitation emails, and staffing fundraising events.
Conduct research on prospective donors to support the campaign’s call time and events program.
Other duties as assigned depending on the employee and campaign’s needs and demonstrated strengths.
Qualifications:
A positive attitude and a self-starter mentality
Ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems quickly
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized while working on multiple projects with varying deadlines
Strong teamwork skills, fostering effective collaboration with colleagues and peers
Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets
Experience with fundraising or political campaigns is preferred, but not required
Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and call time software preferred but not required
_Robin Kelly for Senate is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. _