Robin Kelly for Senate: Deputy Finance Director

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Robin Kelly for Senate is searching for a Deputy Finance Director for the 2026 election cycle to help grow and lead Congresswoman Kelly’s fundraising program. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, strong communicator, and team player. This position is based in Chicago and the employee will be expected to regularly staff the Congresswoman in-person and virtually.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the campaign’s call time program and team-wide systems for prospecting, providing strategic guidance as the team grows a robust program of outreach

• Lead the campaign’s in-state fundraising program, working with the in-state consultant to set goals and supplement prospecting and event build with staff help

• Staff the candidate at in-state fundraising events as needed

• Manage the call time manager and finance assistant

• Oversee other projects and systems such as the campaign’s acknowledgements program, compliance and database maintenance, etc.

• Assist the finance director as needed with national fundraising trips

• Other duties as assigned, which may grow over the course of the cycle depending on the employee and campaign’s needs and demonstrated strengths.

Qualifications:

• At least two cycles/3 years of experience in political campaign fundraising, including as an intern

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic who is willing to work weekends and evenings in a fast-paced campaign environment

• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets

• Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and call time software preferred but not required

Salary: $7,500-$9,000 per month based on experience and qualifications