Robin Kelly for Senate: Finance Director

LOCATION

IL

SALARY

$10,000-$12,000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Robin Kelly for Senate

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to emma@651strategies.com with the subject line “RK4S Finance Director: Your Name.”

APPLICATION LINK

emma@651strategies.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Robin Kelly for Senate is searching for a Finance Director for the 2026 election cycle to lead Congresswoman Kelly’s fundraising program. The ideal candidate is experienced, entrepreneurial, and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills. This position is based in Chicago and the employee will be expected to regularly staff the Congresswoman in-person and virtually.  

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and oversee a comprehensive campaign finance plan, tracking weekly, monthly, and quarterly goals, and communicating updates and opportunities for growth to the Campaign Manager and candidate

  • Manage the fundraising events calendar and coordinate candidate’s finance schedule 

  • Manage and train a team of finance staff and consultants

  • Lead finance staff and consultants in growing the campaign fundraising network via a variety of fundraising tools and leveraging the candidate’s relationships

  • Staff national fundraising trips with the candidate as needed

  • Other duties as assigned, which may grow over the course of the cycle depending on the employee and campaign’s needs and demonstrated strengths. 

 

Qualifications:

  • At least three cycles/5-6 years of experience in political campaign fundraising, including as an intern

  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic who is willing to work weekends and evenings in a fast-paced campaign environment

  • Demonstrated experience managing staff 

  • Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets 

  • Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and call time software 

 

Salary: $10,000-$12,000 per month based on experience and qualifications