Lander for NYC: Deputy Finance Director

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Position Summary:

A competitive New York City Mayoral campaign is seeking a full-time Deputy Finance Director, who is passionate about bringing strong experienced leadership to New York City to deliver a safer, more affordable, liveable, better run for city for all New Yorkers. The Deputy Finance Director will be directly involved in all fundraising-related activities, and will be responsible for supporting the finance team in managing the campaign’s fundraising operation and day-to-day activities. The campaign is looking for smart and energized self-starters, who have excellent communication and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Call time manager; staffing candidate call time including preparation of calls, detailed note taking, and relevant follow up

• Even support; help build, support, and staff fundraising events; including, preparing materials for events, host maintenance, and assisting with day-of logistics

• Fundraising organization; update and maintain fundraising databases, lists, and materials

• Scheduling support; prep briefing materials, update fundraising calendar

• Compliance management; track matching money for finance plan, work closely with campaign treasurer to organize and conduct outreach to reclaim eligible matching funds, ensure all compliance related-forms are in-hand and executed properly

• Staff the candidate at relevant meetings and events

Fundraising Operations:

• Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, including managing logistics and follow-up.

• Coordinate donor outreach efforts, including calls, emails, and event invitations.

• Process donations and ensure timely acknowledgment of contributions.

Donor Management:

• Maintain and update donor databases with accurate contact and contribution information.

• Generate donor reports and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Research potential donors and prepare briefing materials for the Finance Director and candidate.

Compliance and Record-Keeping:

• Ensure all financial activities comply with campaign finance laws and regulations.

• Assist in preparing and filing required financial disclosures and reports.

• Maintain organized records of contributions, expenditures, and donor communications.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including scheduling meetings and preparing materials.

• Handle correspondence with donors and vendors in a professional and timely manner.

• Monitor finance-related inquiries and direct them to the appropriate team member.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in finance, fundraising, or administrative roles, preferably in a political or nonprofit setting.

• Familiarity with campaign finance laws and donor management systems (e.g., NGP, ActBlue) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and familiarity with donor management tools.

• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for political campaigns and a commitment to the candidate’s vision.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Working Conditions:

• This position may require occasional travel for fundraising events and donor meetings.

• A flexible schedule is essential to meet campaign needs.

Compensation:

Salary is $6500-7500/month commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.