Pat Ryan for Congress is seeking an Events Coordinator or Deputy Finance Director (title dependent on experience) for the 2024 election cycle. In 2022, Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18) was the only Democrat in New York to win a toss-up race. NY-18 will be a top race nationally, so we’re building the team we’ll need to win again in 2024. We expect that this position will start in Q2 of 2024.
Responsibilities
The Events Coordinator (or Deputy Finance Director) will report directly to the Finance Director and will be responsible for a robust events program for a top-targeted Congressional Campaign. They will work closely with campaign leadership and candidate to:
Staff the candidate during events call time and at events, including driving the candidate as needed
Evaluate the success of the events program, work with leadership to optimize events strategy, both in district and nationally (and both in-person and virtual)
Identify new event host prospects and cultivate current supporters with the aim of scheduling and executing successful fundraising events
Conduct event build and follow-up, including invitation calls, event reminders, and pledge chase calls, thank you calls/notes
Help with other aspects of the campaign as necessary
Required Qualifications (Events Coordinator)
1+ cycles of campaign experience (can include volunteer or intern experience), ideally in a finance role
Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and in team settings
Strong written and communication skills
Discretion and strong judgment skills
Drivers License and access to a car
To be considered for the Deputy Finance Director position, applicants should possess several of the following:
2+ cycles campaign experience, including at least 1 cycle in a finance role
Prior Congressional campaign experience
Proficiency with ActBlue, NGP, and/or CallTime.AI
Prior experience building and staffing fundraising events
This is a full-time position based in the Hudson Valley with a competitive salary range of $4,500-5,000 per month for the Events Coordinator position, $5,500 - $6,500 per month for the Deputy Finance Director position, plus health benefits. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible with a preference for those who can start ASAP.
To apply, please submit your resume to info@patryanforcongress.com with the subject line (“Events Coordinator -” & your full name, eg. “Events Coordinator - CJ Cregg”) (If you are applying to be Deputy Finance Director, please adjust the subject line accordingly.) A formal cover letter is not required but please include a brief email indicating how you heard about the position and why your experience makes you a strong candidate for the role.