Operations & Finance Intern

Position description

MoveOn is a people-powered force for progress. We wield independent political power by bringing millions together to take action to create a country with a place of honor and dignity for everyone—where all are welcome, we take care of one another, and where everyone is set up to thrive.

For more than a generation, MoveOn has been a bulwark against the radical right and has channeled millions of voices to end wars, protect democracy, and advance justice for all. We’ve built political power for progressive change through mobilizing the left to Democrats so that we can advance our vision of an America for all.

MoveOn is the largest multi-issue digital first political campaigning organization in the country. We drive rapid-response campaigns at scale on a multitude of key issues at high-impact moments while building sustainable campaigns that resonate and grow over time. Whether its democracy, health care, foreign policy, economic justice, immigration or otherwise, MoveOn provides our members with timely ways to take action for change.

MoveOn is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive intern to support our Finance and Operations Team. This role provides hands-on experience in multiple realms of work within the team, including budgeting, contracts administration, record-keeping, and business compliance.

The intern will have the opportunity to work closely with each member of the Finance and Operations Team, and to gain exposure into a variety of different tasks and projects. The intern will have the opportunity to identify and suggest improvements to current processes and to help implement effective changes to our work. This position will play a role in supporting MoveOn’s compliance with internal policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

At the end of the internship, we expect the intern to have gained a foundational understanding of business and finance processes that support a national, multi-entity, progressive organization.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining organizational recordkeeping systems
• Processing contracts.
• Supporting invoice processing and payments.
• Following up with staff to ensure administrative tasks are completed on time.
• Reviewing company credit card expenses.
• Identifying and suggesting improvements to streamline current processes.
• Assisting with budgeting tasks and processes.
• Assisting with campaign finance and lobbying reporting.
• Assisting with managing staff access and accounts for digital tools.
• Supporting other administrative and operational tasks as needed.

A successful candidate will…

• Have a low ego and collaborative mindset
• Be a self-starter who proactively takes ownership of their work
• Possess strong follow-through on commitments
• Exhibit clear and thorough communication
• Think critically and question existing systems in order to suggest innovative solutions and improvements
• Pay close attention to detail
• Have strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Show a close alignment with MoveOn’s mission and values

Required skills and experience:

• Prior demonstrated interest in finance, operations, and business compliance
• Comfort working in a fully remote environment
• Familiarity with Google suite of products, including docs, sheets, drive, etc.
• High level of adeptness and confidentiality with sensitive data and information
• Demonstrated commitment to furthering social justice

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Location: Position may be based anywhere in the continental United States.

Application instructions

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