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Ignite Blue Partners Political & Communications Intern

Overview of Organization:

Ignite Blue is a leading consultancy specializing in cultivating strategic partnerships, planning and managing complex events, devising and executing public affairs and electoral strategies, managing crises and advising on advocacy and governmental issues. We are forward-thinking, solution-oriented managers and strategists who are dedicated to getting the job done.

Internship Summary:

Join Ignite Blue Partners for a fast paced, dynamic internship that offers hands-on experience in political strategy, advocacy campaigns and event planning. As an intern, you’ll work alongside the founding partners of Ignite Blue to support client projects and the day-to-day running/management of the firm. In this role, you will experience the nuts and bolts of political strategy, how to build and implement advocacy campaigns, planning client events from start to finish and all that it takes to run a new consulting firm. You will also receive hands-on mentorship and have the opportunity to attend various events throughout the city to ensure a valuable internship experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Ignite Blue Partners with day to day client projects and tasks
  • Assist with research for clients ranging from policy/legislation to political issues
  • Develop and write content for client social media accounts and newsletters based on project priorities. In addition, create graphics that match/boost content.
  • Organize and track data and information in shared project spreadsheets/trackers
  • Assist with event planning and logistics as well as staffing client events
  • Join client calls to help track notes and follow up items

About the Supervisor:

Kelsey Nulph is Principal and Founding Partner of Ignite Blue Partners. As a well regarded political operative, Kelsey has spent her career helping political, government and advocacy leaders make tough decisions, manage crises, develop strategic partnerships and engage constituencies. She is a discerning decision maker and a strategic problem solver, whose expertise allows her to guide her clients through complex issues and an ever-evolving political landscape.

Location, Modality, and Commute:

The office is located in the River North / Fulton Market area.

Start and End Date:

Summer internships will take place during the period of June 10 - September 27, with specific dates to be determined by the employer partner and intern during the interview process. The expected schedule will be 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday for 8 weeks of the summer.

Modality Notes

Our team follows a hybrid work model. In person meetings and events take up portions of each day and the remaining parts of the day are spent working from home offices. At least once every two weeks, the team meets at an office space to collaborate in person. Ideally our intern would join us for our in person office day. We use office space throughout the Loop, close to public transportation.

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