Seeking Finance Director to join small Democratic consulting firm

[Carolyn Riggs]

The Rural Majority Project is a small boutique consulting firm currently working in upstate & Western New York with Democratic candidates running in red-to-blue districts. We are seeking an experienced and professional Finance Director to develop innovative fundraising programs for multiple candidates in the 2020 cycle and beyond. We currently are working with 3 State Senate candidates, 1 State Assembly candidate, and 1 county judicial candidate.

Responsibilities:

● Manage and execute finance plan which includes event management, call time, small dollar online solicitations

● Manage principal call time and other activities to hit raise targets and deadlines

● Manage donor research and grow new donor networks 

● Supervise work of interns and volunteers as well as campaign treasurers

● Manage follow up on all correspondence and pledges 

● Work closely with compliance volunteers

Qualifications: 

● 2+ cycles of campaign finance experience, previous statewide or congressional campaign finance experience or equivalent

● Must have event planning experience 

● Experience managing volunteers preferred 

● Knowledge of NGP, ActBlue, Aristotle, and/or Excel 

● Must have strong written and communication skills 

● Working knowledge of state campaign and ethics finance law, resident of or experience working in New York state a plus 

● 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

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Supporter housing may be available.

To Apply: Please email your resume to car...@ruralmajority.com with "Finance Director" in the title along with your resume and three professional references. Position accepted on a rolling basis.