JOB: Deputy Finance Director (Entry Level) - Philadephia, PA

January 7, 2015

JOB: Deputy Finance Director (Entry Level) - Philadephia, PA


Saint Bernard Group – Deputy Finance Director
PO Box 13260 Philadelphia, PA 19104 ~ www.saintbernardgroup.org

About Us:
The Saint Bernard Group, LLC (SBG) manages political fundraising, re- election campaigns and political efforts for Democratic Elected Officials. We are a small organization currently undergoing rapid growth. The Managing Partner and Staff at SBG benefit from over 19 years of experience in electoral politics.

Our clients are high-level elected officials, and are all Democrats at the local, state and federal levels, including State Senators and Representatives, City Council Members, and Members of the US Congress.

SBG is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, however occasional travel to Harrisburg (PA), Washington (DC) and New York (NY) may be required.

Broad Responsibilities include:
-        Managing Fundraising Volunteers and/or Part Time Interns / Co-Op Students (volunteer activities include phone calls, data entry, and mail assembly)
-        Executing portions of specified Event Plans & Logistics for various Fundraising Events
-        Organizing and Raising $ for specific programs (i.e. Young Professionals Program)
-        Managing and Staffing Call-Time sessions for elected officials (PA State Senators or Representatives, Members of US Congress, etc.)
-        Office Management & Organization duties for the Finance Office
-        Reports to Finance Director for specific projects, and the firm's Managing Partner for all other duties

RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Support:
·       Database Management: Maintains high quality records to facilitate compliance reporting, increase donor contact quality, and to support all fundraising activities. This includes database management, tracking of solicitations, contributions and related information, and the use of campaign finance software such as NGP.
·       Compliance Support: Maintains meticulous compliance records including records of all contributions and expenditures to facilitate efficient reporting. Assists in filing PAC and campaign finance reports by deadline.
·       Donor Outreach: Provides information to donors about candidates, campaigns and issues by phone, mail and email. May be asked to write newsletters and various solicitation materials to assist in implementation of fundraising plans.
·       Research: Provides research support for all fundraising efforts, including individual donor history research, and research on potential donors and prospects.
·       Event Planning: Develops schedules, timelines and plans for executing outstanding fundraising events, including mail solicitation, event logistics, vendors and additional event planning details as they arise and at the direction of the Finance Director. Implements plans with the Intern Team.
·       Scheduling and Misc. Support: Manages scheduling and preparation of materials for Finance Team meetings, and for call-time sessions, and provides other administrative support for fundraising as needed.
Office Management:
·       Office Management: Ensures that the office runs smoothly. Manages office supply orders upon request, schedules meetings upon request. Checks voicemail and PO Box daily (Clean DL and Car are required).
·       Communication: Coordinates mailings and broadcast communications logistics, such as broadcast email and broadcast fax services. Responsible for maintenance of office organization & record keeping systems.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
·       1 – 2 years' experience in an Administrative Support or capacity or related field required. Political fluency and campaign experience is preferred.
·       Superb working knowledge of Microsoft Office – particularly Word and Excel – as well as blast email software and graphic design software. Experience with political field software and database management is preferred.
·       Exceptional written and oral communications skills, organizational skills and interpersonal skills required. Flexibility and attention to detail are also essential.
·       Ability to prioritize assignments and work on both team and individual projects. Proven record of working independently is a plus. Willingness to take responsibility for results on all assigned projects.
·       Self-starter, highly-motivated, willingness and ability to take initiative and follow-through.
·       Ability to demonstrate professionalism and patience in a high-pressure, fast-pace environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree required; preferably in a Social Science concentration such as Political Science or Communications.
Location: This position is based in Philadelphia, PA. Occasional travel within the Mid-Atlantic region may be required. Valid DL with clean driving record required. Vehicle is strongly preferred.

TO APPLY:
Please email your cover letter and resume to careers@saintbernardgroup.org and list "Deputy Finance" in the subject line.

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