Jake Levine for Congress: Finance Director

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Jake Levine for Congress (CA-32) seeks a dynamic ** Finance Director** for the 2026 election cycle! This is a fast-paced role involving management of personnel, strategy development and execution, and working with the Campaign Manager, candidate, and team to set, track, and meet lofty fundraising goals. This is a senior, full-time, salaried position located in Los Angeles, CA. Access to a vehicle and a commitment to regularly working outside of business hours are required.

Jake Levine is running for Congress in CA‑32 because it’s time for a new generation of leadership focused on getting things done. Jake is focused on making life affordable for all – starting with advancing a working economy for working people. That means increasing wages, expanding affordable housing, guaranteeing childcare, and driving more resources into the district. A fourth‑generation Angeleno and new dad, Jake served as Special Assistant to the President at the National Security Council, where he worked to confront the climate crisis and expand a clean energy economy– creating good jobs, improving public health, and driving economic growth. Here at home, Jake worked with Governor Newsom to build the California Climate Action Corps, putting thousands of Californians to work during the pandemic, and prior to that, helped craft landmark environmental laws. Having lost his home in last year’s Palisade’s fires, Jake has also worked with partner groups and fire survivors to help communities rebuild.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Finance Plan

• Manage and execute high-yield call time program, including: rolodexing, donor research, hiring and training finance staffers, building lists, creating and maintaining reporting and follow-up structure, and staffing call time

• Set weekly, monthly, and quarterly fundraising goals, and manage cash flow

• Manage and execute a high-yield events program with fundraising team

• Work with fundraising team and compliance to maintain accurate financial records

• Develop and strengthen relationships with donors, partners, and key stakeholders

• Other responsibilities as needed or assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2+ cycles of campaign finance experience in a highly-competitive legislative or congressional campaign; in a senior finance role for at least one of those cycles

• Proficiency in NGP, G-Suite, Warchest, ActBlue, and call time software

• Understanding of FEC compliance laws and regulations

• Experience managing finance plan, cash flow, call time

• Experience with PAC and digital fundraising

• Strong interpersonal skills, well-organized, and extremely detail-oriented

• Professional demeanor and willingness to adapt to a changing environment

• Thrive in fast-past environments with irregular working hours

• Access to cell phone, laptop, a valid driver’s license, and reliable vehicle.

• California campaign experience a big plus

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $8,000-$10,000 per month, commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Please send your resume and three references to [email protected]. Include your full name and “Finance Director Application” in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.