FINANCE ASSISTANT, FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage call time and the administrative functions of the Finance Department. This position is full-time and based out of the FDP's Fort Lauderdale headquarters office. The Finance Assistant will be part of a highly collaborative, fast-paced and friendly team that will work alongside many of the major campaigns (presidential, congressional, etc.) as we endeavor to notch Democratic wins in Florida up and down the ballot.
Description of Duties
- Schedule and manage fundraising call time for FDP Chair and surrogates.
- Execute appropriate email correspondence and follow up from calls.
- Maintain detailed records of interactions with donors in database.
- Recruit event attendees.
- Assist team with on-site event operations.
- Assist team with preparation of marketing, meeting and event materials.
- Conduct donor research to find contact and background information.
- Maintain up-to-date contact information in database.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- 1 or more years of experience working or interning in political finance, non-profit development or as an Administrative or Executive Assistant.
- Self-motivation, professionalism, assertiveness, and a positive demeanor.
- Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills.
- Extremely organized.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite.
- Knowledge of NGP and or other CRM or donor/sales management software.
- Experience with design applications (Canva, Adobe Illustrator, etc.) a plus.
- Experience in planning and executing large events a plus.
- Willingness to work outside of typical business hours, including nights and weekends with approximately 25% travel by car.
- A strong commitment to Democratic ideals and issues.
Logistics
- Must have a valid driver's license, reliable mode of transportation and the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for more than a day at a time.
- Must be able to travel outside of the state, often for several days at a time, to national trainings and events.
- Office hours are 9:30 – 6:30, Monday through Friday, however, evening and weekend hours will be needed regularly.
- Must have the ability to regularly lift and carry 25 lbs.
Salary & Benefits
The Florida Democratic Party offers a competitive salary and benefit package with the opportunity for growth, salary range is $38,000 to $44,000 commensurate with experience including excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance paid fully by the employer. The position is currently slated through December 31, 2020 and may be renewed for permanency.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and three references in one PDF format (other formats not accepted) to jobs@floridadems.org with your name and the job you are applying for in the subject line. Past candidates encouraged to reapply.
The Florida Democratic Party is committed to hiring an inclusive, diverse staff. We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, ethnic identity, or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis.
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