Democratic Congressional Primary Election 2026: Finance Director

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**Reports to: **Campaign Manager

**Location: **Mid-Atlantic Region

**Position type: **Full-time, Democratic Congressional Primary Election 2026

*If you believe you are the right fit for this position, even if you do not meet the minimum requirements, please submit a resume explaining how the skills and the experience you bring can be substituted for these requirements.*

About the Campaign

Tired of empty promises from establishment politicians, the candidate is running to deliver change long overdue for her community. As a champion for immigrant rights, bold climate action, and stronger worker protections, she is running during a pivotal moment when leadership is needed most. While the presidential administration threatens freedoms and serves the top 1%, this candidate's platform will focus on protecting working class families and restoring a faith in government that truly serves its people. The old ways of politics no longer work. This campaign will focus on lifting up and serving the community, not the other way around.

Position Overview

The Finance Director is responsible for developing and executing the campaign’s fundraising strategy to ensure the financial resources necessary for a competitive and successful campaign. This includes overseeing all aspects of fundraising operations, including donor research, call time management, fundraising event planning management, compliance, and budgeting.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill this role. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and thrives in a fast-paced political campaign environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two previous campaign cycles in a financial or fundraising capacity.

• Experience working with Treasurers / Compliance firms to file Federal Election Commission

• (FEC) reports for candidates.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

• Proficiency in NPG VAN and ActBlue software.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, finance, or a related field.

• Willingness to work weekends and evenings and travel as needed.

• Commitment to the campaign’s mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Duties:

• Develop and implement a fundraising plan including donor research tactics, digital strategy, and fundraising events.

• Manage donor relations with individuals, PACs, and organizations.

• Oversee candidate call time by prepping call sheets, tracking pledges, and following up with

• contributors.

• Recruit, train, and supervise finance staff, interns, and volunteers.

• Create financial budgets along with prospective budgets for fundraising target goals. • Maintain accurate financial records and compliance with FEC reporting deadlines and regulations.

• Perform other duties as needed by the campaign.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with applicant experience and campaign size.