Finance and Special Projects Assistant

Iowa Democratic Party
Iowa Democratic Party

Posted on Jul 30, 2026

Reports to: Deputy Finance Director
Based in: Iowa


Position Summary:
The Finance and Special Projects Assistant is responsible for assisting the Iowa Democratic
Party’s Finance program and operations program by supporting in-state events, call time
programs, broader fundraising goals, and special projects as necessary. This position will work
closely with the Finance staff and Iowa Democratic Party Chair.


Key Responsibilities:
● Assist in preparing for and staffing call time,
● Conduct personal outreach to donors,
● Keep track of and follow up on pledges, log all activity in the appropriate software,
complete any necessary follow-up calls.
● Assist with special projects such as transporting the Chair to events and supporting
Finance staff at in-state events.
● Assist with donor research and prospecting potential donors.
● Work with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director to execute the finance plan.
● Assist with collecting and maintaining accurate database records for the Party, including
reports for all personal contacts between donors and the Chair.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
● Good personal organization, including ability to meet deadlines and multitask
● Experience with navigating and creating spreadsheets
● Familiarity with political campaigns, including internships and volunteer work
● Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding expenses and
budgets


To apply:
Please email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Finance and
Special Projects Assistant – Your Name”. Please alert us at that email if you need any
accommodations for the interview process.
The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a
diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status,
veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We strongly encourage candidates
from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please contact [email protected] for any
accommodations you need for the application and interview process.