Finance Assistant - DC Metro Area Congressional Campaign

[virginiafinan...@gmail.com]

Overview

A top-tier Congressional race in Northern Virginia is seeking a Finance Assistant to join in the new year. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for all fundraising events, which can include everything from coffee with major stakeholders to large fundraisers with over 50 guests. A successful candidate will have experience planning events (ideally in a campaign setting), excellent written and spoken communication skills, and be highly organized. Applicants must have access to a car, be willing to relocate to the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area, and have a laptop.

Responsibilities

• Work with donors to plan and execute fundraisers on a regular basis. This includes scheduling, selecting a location, creating and sending invites, tracking RSVPs, working with hosts and candidate to develop an agenda and talking points, setting contribution targets, staffing the event, and managing follow-up

• Staff candidate during events in-district and be available to travel with the candidate to other events

• Identify and recruit new donors and event hosts

• Call donors when needed to collect event RSVPs or campaign contributions

• Assist in updating and maintaining donor databases, including research of current and future donors

• Monitor goals, priorities, and report on progress at regular intervals

Requirements

• Prior experience planning and executing events, ideally in a campaign setting

• Confidentiality regarding campaign and donor information

• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills

• Willingness to travel when needed

• Ability to manage many projects at once

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment

• Be available to start in early January

To Apply

Please send a resume and 2 professional references with contact information to virginiafinan...@gmail.com.