Minnesota DFL: Deputy Finance Director

LOCATION

255 Plato Blvd MN

SALARY

65,000-$75,000 / Yearly

COMPANY

Minnesota DFL

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, list of references, and a Voluntary Self-Identification form (Optional) by email with subject line “Deputy Finance Director” to: Nora Ptacek Finance Director nptacek@dfl.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Minnesota DFL Party is now accepting applications for the following job. To apply, please visit www.DFL.org/jobs for full details.

 

Open Date: April 8th, 2025

Application Deadline: April 22, 2025

Start Date: May 1st, 2025

Title: Deputy Finance Director

Status: Full-time employment

 

Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills, in addition to understanding basic fundraising strategies. Familiarity with Minnesota politics is preferred but not required.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, plan, build, and execute grassroots fundraising events.

  • Communicate effectively with donors through email, phone calls, and in-person conversations. 

  • Manage a call time program for the DFL Officers and support call time efforts for the DFL Chair

  • Conduct accurate and timely donor follow up and acknowledgement.

  • Support in building, organizing, and executing two major state party dinners. 

  • Conduct research on current and potential contributors and prospect for new donors.

  • Manage monthly small-dollar recurring contribution and thank you program.

  • Manage and at times enter direct mail donation data into NGP.  

  • Oversee the DFL webstore and promotion of merchandise through online advertising and email campaigns.

  • Provide additional support to other departments in high-intensity moments.

  • Additional duties as assigned by the Finance Director, Executive Director, or DFL Chair.

 

Requirements:

  • Exemplary time management, planning, and organizational skills.

  • Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

  • Familiarity with NGP and ActBlue.

  • Excellent writing skills and computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets

  • 1-2 cycles of campaign experience (finance)

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to work irregular hours, especially close to the election

 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with initial salary band of $65,000-$75,000. Employees of the DFL are paid on a bi-weekly basis and receive a competitive benefits package including health care and dental.

 

Diversity and Inclusion: The Minnesota DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The DFL Party is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

 

Voluntary Self-Identification Information (OPTIONAL)

Consistent with the DFL Party’s commitment to including groups historically under-represented in the DFL Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or disability, we encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the DFL Party. To help in this effort, we ask applicants to complete this self-identification form. Completion of this information is voluntary and is not a requirement of employment. This information will not affect the decision regarding your application for employment. This information will be kept confidential.

Select one or more groups that fit your identity:

  • African American

  • Asian/Pacific American

  • Hispanic or Latino

  • LGBTQ+

  • Native American

  • Person with Disability

  • Veteran

  • White or Caucasian