Job Posting - CT Democratic Party Finance Director

[nathan wilson]

Finance Director

 The Connecticut Democratic Party (CDP) is seeking full-time Finance Director for the 2015-2016 election cycle.

 Start Date:  February 2015                                                      Location:  Hartford, CT

 Responsibilities:

- Manage and execute strategic statewide finance plan which includes events, principal call time, low-dollar online solicitations and direct mail
- Manage principal call time and other activities to hit raise targets and deadlines
- Execute and manage donor research and expand Party’s new donor networks
- Supervise work of staff, interns and volunteers as well as multiple finance consultants
- Oversee planning and execution of large scale galas as well as regional mid-sized events
- Communicate with staff members, elected officials, campaign staff, vendors and various consultants
- Manage follow up on all correspondence and pledges
- Work closely with compliance staff

Qualifications:

- Previous statewide or congressional campaign finance experience or equivalent
- Must have event planning experience
- Experience managing staff preferred
- Knowledge of NGP, BSD and Excel
- Must have strong written and communication skills
- Working knowledge of state and federal campaign finance law
- Donor prospecting and research experience preferred
- Prior experience with targeting contributors and follow up management
- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
- Time management skills are a must
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Connecticut ties a plus

Compensation:  Competitive salary with health, dental and vision. Salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:  Please send cover letter and resume to res...@ctdems.org. Please include "Finance Director" in the email subject line.