Robin Kelly for Senate: Finance Director

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Robin Kelly for Senate is searching for a Finance Director for the 2026 election cycle to lead Congresswoman Kelly’s fundraising program. The ideal candidate is experienced, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills. This position is based in Chicago and the employee will be expected to regularly staff the Congresswoman in-person and virtually.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive campaign finance plan, tracking weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals, and communicating updates and opportunities for growth to the Campaign Manager and candidate

• Manage the fundraising events calendar and coordinate candidate’s finance schedule

• Manage and train a team of finance staff and consultants

• Lead finance staff and consultants in growing the campaign fundraising network via a variety of fundraising tools and leveraging the candidate’s relationships

• Staff national fundraising trips with the candidate as needed

• 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 three cycles/5-6 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

• Demonstrated experience managing staff

• Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets

• Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and call time software

Salary: $10,000-$12,000 per month based on experience and qualifications