Position Title: Direct Response Internship **
Employment:** Part-Time, Hourly **
Location:** Phoenix, AZ, Non-remote **
Travel:** <5% **
Start Date:** May 30, 2023 **
End Date:** July 28, 2023

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Turning Point USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 byCharlie Kirk. The organization's mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government. Turning Point USA believes that every young person can be enlightened to true free market values. Since its founding, Turning Point USA has embarked on a mission to build the most organized, active, and powerful conservative grassroots activist network on high school and college campuses across the country. With a presence on over 3,500 campuses, Turning Point USA is the largest and fastest-growing youth organization in America.

Job Description: The Development Direct Response Marketing Intern is responsible for assisting the fundraising team's rapidly expanding Direct Response programs. This position will assist the Direct Response team in completing day-to-day tasks critical to the functioning and success of TPUSA's fundraising efforts. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to: updating direct response calendars and tracking important project deadlines; drafting, editing, and finalizing donor correspondence, and; data entry and hygiene. Attention to detail is a must. There will be a high level of exposure to Advancement and donor related information, and therefore this position requires a high level of professionalism and absolute confidence at all times. The ideal candidate must fit the company and department culture, embodying the following traits: grassroots humility, warrior spirit, and persistent innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail with impeccable organizational skills
• Knowledge of Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• “Team Player” who thrives in an environment working with others
• Ability manage a wide range of responsibilities
• Passion for conservative ideas and principles
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and goal-oriented
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Punctual and very responsive
• An eagerness to learn about direct mail strategy

“WOW!” Skills:

• Experience with AirTable
• Previous involvement with TPUSA
• Past administration and events experience
• Past experience working in fast paced environments

All internships are located at TPUSA Headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. This is not a remote position. Interns are responsible for their own accommodations for the entirety of the internship as well as having a reliable mode of transportation, and proof of insurance when applicable. _ ___