Duties include organizing fundraising events, organizing candidate’s call program, following up on candidate’s solicitations, organizing fundraising events and recruiting and working with the finance committee, and coordinating with other consultants and staff members. Finance director will also produce thank you letters and work with treasurer to ensure FEC compliance.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Applicant will be expected to put in a minimum of a full-time work week (40 hours +). Working some overtime and evenings and weekends should be also expected on as part of the position. Applicants are expected to devote full-time to this position without engaging in other gainful employment during this period of employment.
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
Must maintain a courteous attitude in dealing with people within and outside of the campaign. Must demonstrate behavior and have a reputation that is aligned with the core values of the candidate and campaign.
Knowledge/Experience:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience/certifications
-Experience working as a team member on grassroots projects
-Knowledge / experience of basic project management, organization, volunteer recruitment, event planning and scheduling
-Competency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Google apps and Internet Browsers
-Experience in political campaigns helpful but not required
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
-Maintains a high-degree of integrity and ethical behavior in all business activities and decisions; and demonstrates standards of conduct that meet or exceed organization or legal requirements
-Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages
-Ability to resolve conflicts, disagreements, and misunderstandings
-Excellent organizational and administrative skills
-A strong team player
-Demonstrates the ability to get the job done
-Diplomatic; articulate; decisive, approachable; flexible; concern for long-term effectiveness
-Coachable, able to redirect work priorities and assignments as requested
-Flexibility and adaptability to change
-Ability to encourage and motivate personnel
-Strong attention to detail
-Ability to assemble clear, concise, and accurate project documentation
-Lead project teams to successful project completion
-Ability to work independently with little supervision
-Maintain a cool and calm demeanor under pressure
Salary commensurate with experience.