Comcast Political Affairs Co-op

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Job Summary

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Job Description

Program Overview

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units.

Organization & Team 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.

Role Description

Do you have a strong desire to actively participate in the political process? Are you a self-motivated team player who values a challenging, fast-paced work environment? As the co-op on the Political Affairs team, you will help bolster the Company’s political engagement by assisting with all aspects of Comcast’s Political Action Committees (COMPAC), focusing primarily on the facilitation of all corporate and PAC political disbursements and the administration of COMPAC’s PAC Match program.

What are some interesting problems the student will work on?

In your role, you will work to maintain accurate data and record keeping of political and PAC Match contributions, communicate across other internal teams, such as Accounts Payable, to coordinate disbursements, as well as come up with new ideas to help support the annual fall PAC solicitation campaign.

Where can this student make an impact?

You will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of thousands of political disbursements to federal, state, and local candidates and committees across the country. Similarly, you will help coordinate the processing of nearly $1.5 million to thousands of unique charities.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Disbursements for COMPAC
• Compile documentation for COMPAC voucher packets
• 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 $2.8 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
• 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 20,000 management level employees
• Support Political Affairs staff as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong interest in the political process
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Eligibility Requirements

• 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 22, 2025, through March 27, 2026.
• Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs
• Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting
• 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.

Skills

Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Accountability; Teamwork; Communication; Resilience

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.

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Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years