Ohioans for Amy Acton Finance Assistant
Ideal Start Date: October 1, 2025
Reports to: Finance Director
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Salary range: $3,500 - 4,000 monthly
Application deadline: Applications accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
Summary of Position:
Dr. Amy Acton's campaign for Ohio Governor is seeking a finance assistant to join our finance team. This role will be a key part of our campaign’s fundraising efforts, working within the finance department to help support our in-state events program, call time program, and overall fundraising program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supporting the call time program
Work closely with the finance director and the call time manager to assist in the scheduling, staffing, and prep for the call time program
Research and prospect potential donors
Helping to fill in and staff candidate call time as needed
Supporting the events program
Working with the finance director and in-state team to help coordinate and organize events across the state
Work directly with hosts on planning and executing fundraising events
Managing event invites, RSVP lists, and donation processing systems
Staffing events across Ohio events
Helping to prepare memos and other briefing materials
Overseeing the donor thank you program
Assisting in operational needs such as compliance and mail
Other responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
● Strong relationship-building and donor management skills
● Excellent writing and editing skills as well as attention to detail
● Ability to work in a fast-paced, shifting environment
● Willingness to learn, share, and collaborate across departments
● Willingness to work long hours and irregular campaign hours, including nights and weekends
Preferred, but not required:
● Experience in a finance role on a campaign or similar organization
● Experience working with NGP and ActBlue
● Additional consideration will be given to candidates with Ohio ties
Compensation:
● Salary: $3,500 - $4,000 per month
● Benefits options include: health, dental, vision
● Leave: Paid time off will be available per campaign policy.
● Hours: This position’s schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle, and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the election cycle.
To apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to shelby@actonforgovernor.com with the subject line “Finance Assistant - Your Name.”
Ohioans for Amy Acton is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all its forms. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.