Solomon for Jersey City: Finance Driector

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Location: Jersey City, NJ (On-site)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary:$6,500 - $8,000 per month, plus performance-based bonuses

Experience Level: 2+ Campaign Cycles in Finance Role

Travel Requirement: Minimal (0-10%)

About the Campaign:

James Solomon is running for Mayor of Jersey City to bring honest, accountable, and community-focused leadership to City Hall. As a progressive, independent voice, James has consistently fought against corruption and stood up for working families. Joining our team means being part of a movement to build a better Jersey City for all residents.

About the Role:

The Solomon for Jersey City campaign is seeking a strategic and organized Finance Director to lead our fundraising efforts throughout the campaign cycle. The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in creating and implementing an aggressive finance plan to drive the resources necessary to share James Solomon’s message with every corner of Jersey City. This role will work directly with the Campaign Manager and engage regularly with campaign stakeholders and partners, bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to the campaign’s financial strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

Finance Strategy & Donor Management:

• Develop and Implement Finance Plan: Design and execute an ambitious finance strategy that meets the campaign ’s funding goals.

• Candidate Support for Fundraising Events: Coordinate logistics, manage scheduling, and ensure the candidate is well-prepared for each fundraising event.

• Donor Management: Oversee processes to identify new donors and nurture relationships with existing supporters.

Data and Compliance Oversight:

• Financial Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all donor interactions and contributions, providing timely and detailed reporting to inform campaign decisions.

• Compliance: Ensure all finance activities meet New Jersey’s legal and regulatory standards, maintaining strict compliance protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with Campaign Partners: Engage regularly with campaign stakeholders and build strategic partnerships that support fundraising objectives.

• Additional Responsibilities: Take on new tasks as campaign needs evolve, contributing to the campaign’s success in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Campaign Finance Experience: Minimum of two election cycles in a campaign finance role.

• Fundraising Management: Skilled in managing call time, event planning, and donor engagement.

• Technical Proficiency: Experience with NGP (preferably version 7), ActBlue, Excel, and Google Workspace.

• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Knowledge of Campaign Finance Law: Familiarity with New Jersey campaign finance laws and reporting timelines.

• Cultural Alignment: A strong commitment to fostering a respectful, transparent environment within the campaign.

Preferred Qualifications

• Principal Support Experience: Direct experience supporting or managing high-level campaign candidates.

• Relationship-Building Skills: Proven experience developing relationships with donors and external stakeholders.

• New Jersey Fundraising Knowledge: Experience with New Jersey fundraising, including PAC and digital fundraising tactics.