Campaigns Data Services Intern | Spring 2027

About the role

Grassroots Analytics ("GA") is a political tech company dedicated to breaking down barriers in fundraising for progressive campaigns and causes. To facilitate that work, GA maintains a detailed database on more than 20 million active, left-leaning American donors, including data on net worth, ideological preferences, political donation history, non-profit donation history, demographics, and contact information. Our overall mission is to use that data to amplify forward-thinking voices, causes, and people.

Grassroots Analytics is seeking a Campaigns Data Services Intern to join our team of experts to provide top-tier, individualized fundraising guidance and hyper-targeted data directly to our clients. The intern will collaborate closely with the Sr. Fundraising Strategist to offer campaigns and nonprofits highly-targeted donor lists, comprehensive fundraising instruction, and industry-leading customer service. This role is ideal for someone passionate about political strategy, relationship building, and empowering progressive campaigns and organizations up and down the ballot.

Responsibilities

Data Querying & Donor List Building (70%)

• Understand the ins and outs of Grassroots' donor database and targeting capabilities
• Build personalized donor lists for clients based on their profile (type of race, pertinent biographical info, demographics, top-issues, etc.)
• Support execution of GA's comprehensive data services
• Provide data targeting recommendations to other members of the Grassroots team
• Complete incoming data requests efficiently.

Fundraising Assistance to Campaigns and Nonprofit Clients

• Assist the Fundraising Strategy team with client onboarding and check-in calls
• Participate in call time training sessions with clients and their teams
• Help the Fundraising Strategists assess each client's level of fundraising knowledge to make relevant recommendations.
• Showcase the value of Grassroots to consultants and firms. Encourage them to refer us to other potential clients.

Taking Initiative & Final Projects (10%)

• Schedule a 1-on-1 chat with members of every department at Grassroots.
• Volunteer to help with inter-department or company projects.
• Attend internal team building events (happy hours, professional development sessions, GA socials, intern events, etc.)

The Grassroots Approach

• Customer service is our core - clients are always, without exception, treated with the highest level of professionalism and respect.
• Model a high bar for performance - we operate with the best interests of both the organization and every client in mind.
• Strengthen relationships at every level - our "people first" approach builds trust with team members and clients alike.
• Proactivity is the key to problem solving - We look at the "big picture" to develop solutions to challenges and identify and prevent potential future setbacks.
• We remain flexible - we adapt quickly as events change; we take advantage of unexpected opportunities and are ready to act quickly.

The ideal candidate for the internship position will

• Possess an adept understanding of the political landscape, particularly at the state and local levels.
• Be a skilled relationship builder with the ability to cultivate and maintain a broad network.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills; aptitude to convey complex solutions in an accessible manner.
• Be highly organized, capable of managing multiple accounts.
• Prove an ability to turn work around diligently and efficiently; able to meet tight deadlines.
• Have an interest in progressive causes and a desire to support candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $20/hr. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our office in Chinatown at 806 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. The internship will run from January 25, 2027 to April 16, 2027.