Campaign Compliance Intern

Position Title: Campaign Compliance Intern
Position Type: Part-time, Contract

Location: Phoenix, AZ Metro Area 
Hourly Rate: $15–$25/hour

Overview
This contract internship provides hands-on exposure to campaign finance, reporting, and compliance support while building practical skills in financial recordkeeping and client coordination. This role is ideal for someone curious about how campaigns operate behind the scenes and interested in learning campaign finance in a structured, supervised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate records related to campaign contributions and expenditures
• Assist with reconciliation of campaign bank accounts and credit card activity
• Help organize compliance documentation and supporting financial records
• Coordinate with clients to request documentation, follow up on missing information, and clarify transaction details
• Track deadlines and outstanding items to support timely campaign finance reporting
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and strong attention to detail across all records

Who This Is For
This role is well suited for:

• Current college students or recent graduates
• Individuals interested in political campaigns, public policy, advocacy, or government
• Candidates seeking practical exposure to campaign operations and compliance

No prior campaign finance experience is required, training and supervision will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience with data entry, administrative work, or basic bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong online skills, including comfort with cloud-based tools, shared drives, and spreadsheets
• Ability to follow established processes and accept feedback
• Reliable, responsive, and comfortable working remotely

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience supporting political campaigns, nonprofits, or professional service firms
• Familiarity with basic accounting or reconciliation processes
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar tools

Schedule and Structure

• Part-time, contract position
• Estimated 10-40 hours per month, with potential to grow
• Flexible schedule designed to accommodate academic or early-career commitments
• Fully remote, with preference for candidates available for hybrid work in the Metro Phoenix area

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to real campaign finance and compliance work
• Practical experience supporting political campaigns and advocacy efforts
• Direct mentorship and supervision from an experienced campaign finance professional
• Transferable skills in financial organization, compliance, and client communication

Reporting Structure
This role reports directly to the owner of AMW Enterprises. All work will be supervised, reviewed, and supported.