Nellie Pou for Congress: Finance Assistant OR Deputy Finance Director

LOCATION

NJ

SALARY

4500+ / Monthly

COMPANY

Nellie Pou for Congress

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To Apply: Please email morghan@nelliepoufornewjersey.com with your resume and a brief paragraph about your experience and interest in the race and position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Start Date: Oct 1(ish)

Location: NJ-09

 

Nellie Pou for Congress, a 2026 DCCC Frontline race, is looking to bring on a talented, hard-working individual looking to develop their campaign fundraising skills to support a Frontline candidate. This person is a self-starter with strong political instincts who is eager to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and take back the House in 2026.

 

Role:

  • Develop, implement, and manage a call time program with the support of the Campaign Manager/Finance Director.

  • Staff candidate during call time & implement a staff call time strategy.

  • Prospect potential donors and oversee donor research program.

  • Perform all donor follow up, including timely emails, letters, calls, and thank you notes.

  • Assist with fundraising and fundraising strategy, including pitching creative fundraising ideas.

  • Staff fundraising events and meetings as needed.

  • Liaise with political allies and stakeholders as delegated.

  • DFD Specific: Execute several aspects of the campaign’s Finance Plan for the 2026 cycle under supervision of the Campaign manager; Manage and build upon a robust events program, including but not limited to: host recruitment, scheduling, logistics, and staffing events both in New Jersey and nationally.

  • Other duties as assigned, based on the needs of the campaign.

 

Qualifications:

  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage several projects in a fast-paced environment and be responsive to timely needs, including from the principal.

  • Proficiency in G-Suite, NGP, ActBlue, and familiarity call time software (e.g. Calltime.ai).

  • Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

  • Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Desired: Previous cycles of fundraising experience at any level.

 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience/position, starting at $4500/mon, + a healthcare stipend