Pat Ryan for Congress: Events Coordinator/Deputy Finance Director

LOCATION

NY

SALARY

$4500-$5000/$5500-$6500 / Monthly

COMPANY

Pat Ryan for Congress

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We expect that this position will start in Q2 of 2024. To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected] 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.

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 [email protected] 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.