Minnesota DFL: Finance Assistant

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**Position Title: **Finance Assistant

Reports To: Finance Director

Direct Reports: None

Classification: Full-time, exempt

Location: St. Paul office with option for remote work 1 day per week

Department: Finance

Salary: $50,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience

About The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party:

Democrats across the country have looked to the Minnesota DFL Party as a model for how to win elections and improve people’s lives. For more than seventy years, the Minnesota DFL has worked tirelessly to enact progressive policies and provide a platform for those who need it the most. We believe that every Minnesotan has a right to stable employment with fair wages, to a proper education, to raise and provide for a family, to accessible and affordable health care, to live in safe communities, and to retire with dignity and security.

Position Summary

The Minnesota DFL Party is looking for a Finance Assistant to manage contributions, maintain data systems, and help execute a robust finance plan. This role will work directly with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director. Individuals who apply should have excellent data management and interpersonal communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Input contributions from online contributions, checks, and any other sources into NGP, collaborating with Comptroller to ensure contribution data meets compliance requirements

• Manage routine upkeep of NGP and other databases

• Manage the processing and mailing of contribution receipts

• Assist the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director with fundraising events from preparation to the event itself

• Communicate with donors who are looking for receipts or have questions about their donations

• With the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director, manage and train the department interns

• Research donors, event venues, and potential special guests

• Demonstrate the highest standards of accountability to all internal stakeholders, including the Chair, Executive Director, SLT members, and staff across the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualities and Attributes For Success

• High attention to detail

• Enthusiasm for data management

• Commitment to the principles of the DFL party and to electing Democratic candidates at every level

• Collaborative, empathetic and inclusive approach to internal and external relationships.

• All-hands-on-deck mindset

• Adaptability and problem-solving

• Ability and eagerness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, constituencies and partners

Additional qualities that will contribute to success in this role:

• Knowledge of NGP 8 and ActBlue

• Skilled with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, particularly Sheets and Excel

• Familiarity with FEC and MN CFB regulations