Finance Assistant

PA Democratic Party
PA Democratic Party

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