Jake Rakov for Congress: Finance Director

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Job Title: Finance Director

Location: Studio City, CA

Salary:$6,000 – $7,500/month (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Jake Rakov is running for Congress in California’s 32nd District because we need a new generation of Democrats in Washington who act with urgency, clarity and conviction. Believing that today’s challenges can’t be solved with yesterday’s leadership, Jake is taking on his former boss to break the cycle of sending the same people back to Congress and expecting different results. Learn more about Jake’s vision and campaign at jakeforcongress.com.

Position Overview

The Finance Director will lead fundraising operations and strategy for the campaign, working closely with the Candidate and Campaign Manager to meet ambitious goals. This role requires strong communication, organization, and strategic planning skills, as well as experience with political campaign fundraising. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to build and maintain donor relationships, coordinate events, manage call time, and track contributions using digital tools and databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy & Donor Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive finance plan to meet fundraising goals

• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective donors through research, networking, and outreach

• Cultivate relationships with high-dollar and small-dollar donors

• Track and analyze fundraising performance

• Call Time Management

• Staff and manage call time with the candidate, including prepping call sheets, tracking pledges, and following up with donors

• Ensure strategic prioritization of donor outreach and pledge fulfillment

• Events & Fundraisers

• Plan and execute in-person and virtual fundraising events, including house parties and donor briefings

• Coordinate logistics, guest lists, and materials for each event

• Collaborate with hosts and surrogates to maximize impact

• Compliance & Data Management

• Maintain accurate contribution records in compliance with FEC regulations

• Work closely with the compliance team to ensure timely reporting and data integrity

• Utilize NGP for tracking, list management, and reporting

• Digital Fundraising & Grassroots Engagement

• Coordinate with digital team to support online fundraising efforts, including email, social media, and SMS

• Develop compelling fundraising messages for grassroots donors

• Track small-dollar trends and optimize digital fundraising strategy

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in political fundraising, including at least two political cycles working full-time on a campaign

• Comfort working with high-level donors and political stakeholders

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills with attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience managing call time, donor events, and fundraising databases

• Proficiency in NGP or other fundraising software

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the district

Compensation & Logistics

• Salary: $6,000–$7,500/month depending on experience, plus benefits

• Location: In-person role based in Studio City, CA

• Start Date: Preferably by August 15, 2025

To Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter (in the body of the email) to [email protected] with the subject line: “Finance Director – [Your Name]”