Keisha Lance Bottoms for Governor is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Finance Director.
Keisha Lance Bottoms was the 60th Mayor of Atlanta, and now a candidate for Governor in Georgia. Keisha is a fifth generation Georgian who has served as a judge, city councilwoman, and mayor. She was called to public service to build opportunities for working families like the one she grew up in. Keisha and her husband, Derek, are parents to four children in Atlanta.
In a critically important midterm election year, all eyes will be on Georgia’s competitive, open-seat Governor’s race. The 2026 Georgia gubernatorial race is expected to have significant resources and attention from across the country, and is already being reported as a Tossup by Cook Political Report.
The Deputy Finance Director will play an integral role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the fundraising team and overseeing the in-state finance operation. Please see more on the roles and responsibilities below.
Roles and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the Finance Director to execute the finance plan
Oversee in-state fundraising events and call time operation
Manage junior level staff
Cultivate, build, and maintain relationships with high level donors
Collaborate with the Finance Director and other members of the campaign team on priorities and scheduling
Staff the principal for in state travel
Other responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 2 cycles of campaign fundraising experience
Prior event building, call time, and donor maintenance experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of wide-ranging responsibilities
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Experience with NGP and G-Suite Applications
This full-time Deputy Finance Director will report to the Finance Director. This position will be based in Atlanta, Georgia. A reliable form of transportation is required, and travel will be required in this position.
This position is salaried at $7,500 monthly.