NM Congressional and Statewide Finance Staff

[jakefo...@gmail.com]

Rio Strategies is a public relations and political consulting organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our firm is seeking passionate and energetic finance staff for a top tier Congressional campaign, statewide campaigns, and other local races.

This is a great opportunity to start your career in politics or to make the transition to campaign finance.

Key responsibilities are as follows:
 
- ​​Work with campaign management to implement finance plan
- Conduct and review research on prospective donors and develop
donor strategies
- Arrange and attend meetings with donors and prospective donors
- Manage and develop candidate call time 
- Provide training/information to volunteers and interns as required
- Work with campaign management to develop and craft targeted email and 
mail fundraising 
- Plan and execute fundraising events, including: 
recruit prospective event hosts; coordinate with hosts and campaign staff 
on all event planning; track and follow up on RSVPs/commitments
- Build strong relationships with donor community and serve as liaison 
between candidate and donors.
- Meet and collaborate with candidate and staff to address fundraising 
progress.
- Maintain the donor database and other fundraising tools by tracking 
pledges, processing checks, updating contact information, and entering 
relevant notes from candidate call time.

- Work with campaign team to file accurate campaign finance reports.

- Other campaign duties as assigned.
 

An ideal candidate must possess: 

- Strong interpersonal skills, writing skills, and a sense of humor
- Proactive work ethic
- Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs
- Knowledge of NGP, Nationbuilder, Votebuilder a plus

Must be willing to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

 
Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. Stipends available.


 
To Apply:
 
Send a copy of your resume, a cover letter with salary requirements and three references to: ja...@riostrategies.com