ProgramOverview

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

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

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilitiesincludebutare not limitedto:

• Disbursements for COMPAC 

• Make copies of all COMPAC voucher packets

• Log vouchers in a Microsoft Access database and maintainaccurate 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

• 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 March 31, 2025 through September 19, 2025. 

• 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 (unless virtual offering) 

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