Finance Assistant

PA Democratic Party; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored healthcare

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Finance Assistant for a full-time position that will support party leaders, manage call time, and conduct donor research and outreach for in-person fundraisers and meetings, as well as assist in finance operations.

The role involves coordinating with the Finance Director, staffing fundraising events, tracking donor communications, and ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of political or related experience.
• 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 license and access to reliable transportation, with willingness to travel as needed throughout Pennsylvania

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.

Skills

Political experience

Highly organized

Relationship management

Strong communication

CRM experience

Willingness to travel

Evenings/weekends availability

Driver's license

Tools

ActBlue

NGP CRM

Job description

Pennsylvania Democratic Party Finance Assistant Harrisburg, PA Full time

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