Finance Director

Finance Director

Amane Badhasso for Congress is hiring a full-time Finance Director to join our team in Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District. Amane Badhasso is a progressive Democrat running for Congress to offer a new, bold vision for Minnesota, one centered on Economic, Racial and Environmental Justice. 

We are seeking a Finance Director with significant political fundraising and events experience to join our team this cycle to help this progressive challenge. We have big goals, high standards, and a large challenge in front of us, and are looking for a team member who is ready for the fight. The Finance Director should be excited about the prospect of designing and implementing an ambitious fundraising program for the remainder of the 2022 cycle.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Working closely with Campaign Manager, and candidate, to develop and execute a successful finance plan.
• Overseeing the campaign's high-dollar and grassroots events program: working to identify potential hosts and working with existing hosts to execute successful fundraising events for the campaign, including many events where the primary language spoken will not be English. 
• Identifying new donors and cultivating existing supporters, being responsive and attentive donor needs.
• Ensuring that all fundraising data is accurately coded and recorded and a successful donor cultivation program is implemented.
• Owning the banking process of collecting, copying, entering the data, and depositing the checks after a fundraising event. 
• Hands-on management of a robust call time program, including donor and data management, staffing call time, and following up. 
• Coordinating all logistics for virtual and in-person events: creating links, flyers, zoom invites, and collateral for event hosts, and providing support for in-person events. Traveling when necessary to support the candidate at in-person fundraisers. 
• Working with compliance consultant to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of campaign fundraising reports
• Assisting with the online fundraising and email programs. 

Qualifications: 

• Previous Congressional campaign finance experience is highly preferred. Ideal candidates will have at least one cycle as a Finance Director or two cycles in another role on a finance team for a House, statewide, or Presidential candidate.
• Experience managing candidate call time and planning and executing successful high-dollar events (virtual events experience a bonus)
• Ideal candidates will have experience with all additional aspects of campaign finance operations including direct mail, digital, budget management, and compliance
• Must have an advanced working knowledge of NGP VAN, ActBlue, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Zoom

Candidate Attributes:

• Team player who thrives in a hustle environment
• Strong, proactive work ethic and commitment to problem solving
• Ownership of portfolio
• Positive attitude and lots of energy!
• Must be detail oriented, and have excellent time management skills
• Flexibility to work long hours including weekends and holidays, when required

Timeline and Compensation

This is a full-time, paid position beginning immediately. Candidates are expected to relocate to St. Paul, MN. Salary for this position starts at $4000/month with a generous health insurance stipend but is negotiable, commensurate with experience.

To apply, please email Maddie McConkey at maddie@amaneforcongress.com with a copy of your resume and cover letter. 

Why You Should Work Here:

• $250/month healthcare stipend
• Opportunity to be a key leader on an inspiring and base-building Progressive Campaign.
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, DFL Party leaders as well as campaign staff, volunteers, advocates and activists around the Twin Cities.
• You will be part of a team where equity and inclusion are actively integrated into all campaign decisions.
• A commitment to personal and professional development, through the 2022 cycle and beyond.