Robin Kelly for Senate: Deputy Finance Director

LOCATION

IL

SALARY

$7,500-$9,000 / 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 Deputy Finance Director: Your Name.”

JOB DESCRIPTION

Robin Kelly for Senate is searching for a Deputy Finance Director for the 2026 election cycle to help grow and lead Congresswoman Kelly’s fundraising program. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, strong communicator, and team player. This position is based in Chicago and the employee will be expected to regularly staff the Congresswoman in-person and virtually.  

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Oversee the campaign’s call time program and team-wide systems for prospecting, providing strategic guidance as the team grows a robust program of outreach

  • Lead the campaign’s in-state fundraising program, working with the in-state consultant to set goals and supplement prospecting and event build with staff help  

  • Staff the candidate at in-state fundraising events as needed

  • Manage the call time manager and finance assistant

  • Oversee other projects and systems such as the campaign’s acknowledgements program, compliance and database maintenance, etc. 

  • Assist the finance director as needed with national fundraising trips 

  • 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 two cycles/3 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

  • Excellent computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets 

  • Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and call time software preferred but not required

 

Salary: $7,500-$9,000 per month based on experience and qualifications