Finance Assistant Needed for Competitive Western NY Congressional
Western NY Congressional
A competitive congressional campaign in western NY is hiring a Finance Assistant to start immediately. This individual will work closely with the Finance Director and Campaign Manager.
Responsibilities
-Staff and manage the candidate for a call time operation that includes
25-30 hours of call time per week
-Conduct and oversee donor research of prospective donors
-Work with the Finance Director to implement an aggressive finance plan
-Staff the candidate at meetings with potential donors
-Manage follow up communication with pledged donors and prospective donors
-Help track and manage the team's progress in fundraising
-Manage relationships with donors
-Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
-Excellent organizational and time management skills
-Ability to coach and manage the candidate during call time
-Excellent communication and persuasive skills
-Strong work ethic and willingness to work long and irregular hours,
including evenings and weekends
-Ability to think creatively and strategically about fundraising
-Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and NGP preferred
-Superb verbal and written communication skills
-Experience in a fast-paced campaign atmosphere
-Ability to manage several tasks and projects at the same time
-A sense of humor and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment
-A basic understanding of federal campaign finance rules and regulations
-At least one cycle of campaign experience
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. To apply, send a
resume and a brief cover letter stating your interest in the position to