Finance Assistant
Harrisburg, PA, USA
USD 4,500-5,500 / month
Posted on Aug 13, 2026
Pennsylvania Democratic Party Finance Assistant Harrisburg, PA · Full time Company website
The Finance Assistant will assist our party leaders, manage and staff principal call time, and conduct donor research and outreach for in-person fundraisers and meetings, as well as support finance department operations.
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support party leadership: assist the Chair and Vice Chair with schedule management, event logistics, and other tasks as directed.
- Call time: schedule, prepare, and staff call time with the Chair and other principals, prepare call sheets, manage follow-up, and ensure all touchpoints are tracked properly.
- Events: lead outreach for and staff fundraising events, track RSVPs, and lead follow-up.
- Donor acknowledgments: assist with the acknowledgment process to maintain donor stewardship, including drafting thank-you letters, coordinating timelines, and tracking outreach.
- Donor prospecting: conduct deep donor research to identify targets and expand our donor network
- Pledge tracking: support the Finance Director with pledge tracking and chasing, maintaining accurate records and flagging outstanding commitments.
- Compliance: assist with compliance processes including processing checks, in-kind contribution forms, and campaign receipts.
- Special projects: support special projects and strategic fundraising initiatives as they arise throughout the cycle.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of political or related experience (including internships)
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Hands-on experience with relationship management
- Strong communication skills; comfortable engaging donors and stakeholders across a range of backgrounds.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as the fundraising calendar requires.
- Experience working with ActBlue, NGP, or similar CRMs
- Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation, with willingness to travel as needed throughout Pennsylvania
Job Details
- Compensation: $4,500 - $5,500 per month, with employer-sponsored healthcare
- Location: Harrisburg, PA / hybrid optional
- Reports To: Finance Director
- Target Start: August-September 2026
- Note: This is not a cycle-based position.
Salary
$4,500 - $5,500 per month