Rob Sand for Iowa Governor: Finance Events Manager

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The Rob Sand for Iowa campaign is looking for a highly motivated Finance Events Manager. This position will report to the Finance Director.

Location: Des Moines, IA

Salary: $5,800/month, employer-sponsored healthcare

Desired Start Date: Open for immediate hire.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

To Apply: Send your resume to [email protected] with “Finance Events Manager” as the subject line.

About Rob Sand:

Auditor Rob Sand – Iowa’s only Democrat in statewide or federal office and the state’s most popular elected official – made a historic entrance into the open governor’s race, raising a record-breaking $2.25 million in the first 24 hours. The Cook Political Report quickly shifted its rating of the race from “Solid Republican” to “Lean Republican,” calling Rob “the strongest contender his party could have recruited.” Having served as Assistant Iowa Attorney General and Iowa’s chief public corruption prosecutor, Rob was first elected Auditor in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 with strong bipartisan support. In 2025, Rob Sand’s campaign raised a record-breaking $9.5 million – more than double the previous state record.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director to plan, execute, and manage all campaign fundraising events in-state

• Recruit and engage hosts for fundraising events across Iowa and nationally

• Form and engage with host committees to build events

• Track revenue, expenses, and performance metrics for each event

• Oversee event logistics from planning through execution

• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and campaign finance laws

• Collaborate with other departments to maximize event impact

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least one full cycle of campaign finance or fundraising experience

• Proven track record planning and executing fundraising events

• Experience managing paid staff is preferred

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail

• Goal-oriented and driven by ambitious fundraising targets

• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations

• Open to feedback with a growth mindset

• Willingness to work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends during peak campaign season

• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively and support colleagues

• Must have a reliable personal laptop