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Comcast Comcast Political Affairs Co-op in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Program Overview

The Comcast Cooperative Educational Program (Co-op) immerses students into the daily operations of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. Designed for students whose curriculum allows for a cooperative learning track, the co-op becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. Throughout the experience, there is opportunity for exposure to mentorship and professional development while having some fun along the way.

Role Overview

The Political Affairs department is responsible for all political activities compliance for the Comcast Enterprise including: campaign finance, lobbying, gifts and entertainment, conflict of interests, and pay-to-play. The department also manages fundraising for and administration of the Comcast's Political Action Committees (COMPAC), which includes political disbursement processing, PAC solicitation, and the administration of a PAC Match Program.

Co-op will assist with all aspects of Comcast’s Political Action Committees (COMPAC). Position requires self-driven candidates who demonstrate a strong desire to actively participate in the political process.

Co-op responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Disbursements for COMPAC

  • Make copies of all COMPAC voucher packages

  • Log vouchers in a Microsoft Access database and maintain accurate records

  • Prepare and mail contributions/letters to both internal staff and political campaigns

  • Maintain other records as needed

    PAC Match program

  • Assist in the administration of an over $3.2 million annual program

  • Prepare and mail letters/checks to charitable organizations and corresponding donors

  • Maintain accurate recordkeeping

  • Maintain charity database while updating as needed

  • Contact charities to obtain tax-exempt certifications

  • Correspond extensively with COMPAC donors regarding pledge information and PAC Match

    Political Fundraisers

  • Aid in preparation of event materials such as name cards and invitation lists

  • Provide on-site event support such as checking in guests and working with security/ catering

    COMPAC Communications

  • Assist in writing/editing internal communications that reaches over 15,000 management level employees

  • Support Political Affairs staff as needed

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interest in the political process

  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

  • Willingness to learn and work in a fa st -paced environment

  • Strong interest in the telecommunications, cable and media industries

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)

  • Ability to work on a team but can work self-directed as well

  • Preferred Majors: History, Mathematics, Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University, with a cooperative learning track .

  • Available to work 40 hours per week for 6 months starting September 23 , 2024 through March 28, 2025 .

  • Available to report in-person to the work location provided above.

    1. 0 minimum cumulative GPA preferred.
  • Authorized to work in the United States of America

  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/ V

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Salary:

Base Pay: $23.00

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (https://jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits) on our careers site for more details.

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0-2 Years

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