Finance Assistant

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 isnot a cycle-based position.