Operations Intern

About Us

Arc Initiatives is a full-service political, digital, and public affairs consulting firm. Our team of experienced professionals has waged and won dozens of high-profile, high-stakes campaigns for candidates, coalitions, and causes - and we do the same thing for our clients. We are good people doing good things and are looking for a stellar, passionate individual to join our team for the Fall.

How You'll Make an Impact

• You will assist the Operations department with several operational management projects, covering vendor management, project tools, process implementation, and other operations tasks.
  The list below indicates the types of Operations projects on which the intern might work.

• • Support the reporting and analysis of ongoing operational projects
  • Support the roll-out of new initiatives, tools, and processes
  • Support Operations Leadership team in firm-wide strategic planning and project management
  • Support of all office operations- including but not limited to liaising with vendors, procurement of office resources, and enforcement of office safety protocols
  • Support hiring managers via recruitment and onboarding
  • Periodically support special projects and provide general support to cross-functional colleagues.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You are a college student, a recent graduate, or somebody looking to get hands-on experience on the business side of public affairs, political communication, or digital strategy.
• You want a fast-paced work environment where you'll continually be challenged and grow your skill sets.
• You are motivated and excited about learning the skills needed to diagnose challenges and opportunities to inform decisions & projects
• You are someone who wants to challenge and improve traditional processes & systems
• You are someone who prioritizes being a part of a team that is supportive and collaborative
• You have exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• You have the ability to learn new software programs quickly

Please keep in mind: Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds only apply to jobs when they meet 100% of the requirements vs. their majority counterparts, which apply at a much higher rate if they meet 50-60% of the requirements. So, with that being said, if you are interested in the role, we would love to hear how you can leverage your talents to be an excellent addition to Arc Initiatives' team.

The Details

• Flexible but consistent hours - we can work with your schedule to identify which hours make the most sense between 9 am and 6 pm ET, Monday through Friday
• 15-32 hours a week
• Hourly Pay: $16.10
• The internship is from Jan 16-May 19, with some flexibility, and is DC-based.

The deadline to apply is November 15th, 2022. Interviews will be on a rolling basis beginning November 1. To learn more about what life is like at Arc Initiatives, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Arc Initiatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.