Role Overview
Houston City Council Campaign is seeking a Finance Director for an election this November. We are looking for passionate, hardworking individuals who are committed to helping elect the very best candidate in a hotly contested municipal race. This position is through mid-November.
The Finance Director will be responsible for implementing the finance plan. The Finance Director will manage all candidate call time, low and high dollar events, grassroots email program, online fundraising and donor research. The Finance Director will work closely with the Candidate, Campaign Manager, and the general consulting team to ensure fundraising goals are being met.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the candidate's schedule, including but not limited to call time and events
Assist Campaign Manager and Consultants with developing and implementing budget
Oversee and work on donor research and fundraising universe development
Manage and develop plans for donor contact
Manage donor relationships
Staff and manage call time and events when necessary along with other finance staff
Serve as part of the senior leadership team, helping advise candidate and campaign manager on the direction of the campaign
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Past finance experience in a leadership role
Proficiency with NGP and ActBlue
Previous experience with FEC reporting and compliance
Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Highly organized and detail - oriented individual
Excellent persuasive writing skills with a strong attention to detail
Proven experience managing multiple complex projects and finishing tasks on deadline
Capacity and desire to work long hours in a campaign setting
Flexibility and willingness to travel
Transportation & Drivers License (must have a vehicle)
Preferred Background & Experience
Experience will all aspects of campaign finance operations including: call time, events, mail, online, phone, finance committee, budget management, and compliance
How to apply:
Salary to commensurate with experience. If interested in applying, please email your resume to jobs@southernbluestrategies.com.
Southern Blue Strategies is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. Southern Blue Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information or any other legally protected basis. Southern Blue Strategies will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination.
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