Iowa House Victory Fund: Finance Assistant

LOCATION

Des Moines, IA, 50309

SALARY

$4134.38 - $4134.38 (Monthly)

HEALTHCARE

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

DESIRED SKILLS

Managed financial call time

COMPANY

Iowa House Victory Fund

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please email a resume, and 3 references to Ethan Matthias at ematthias@iowademocrats.org with “Finance Assistant Application” in the subject line to apply. For accommodations, please reach out to Ethan at ematthias@iowademocrats.org. The Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.

APPLY BY

July 31, 2026

APPLICATION LINK

ematthias@iowademocrats.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Overview

The Iowa House Victory Fund (HVF) is seeking resumes for qualified candidates interested in serving as the Finance Assistant for a statewide legislative caucus finance program. This would be a full-time, campaign position running through November 15, 2026. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow as a political fundraising staffer while working with multiple candidates, elected officials, donors, campaign managers and caucus staff. This position will report to the Finance Director and work closely with the Executive Director, HVF central staff, campaign managers, candidates, incumbents, donors, and event hosts.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities

The HVF Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the 2026 HVF finance program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assists Finance Director with call time including preparation, staffing, and follow up for the Leader, incumbents or candidates;

  • Assists Finance Director with preparation of materials for donor meetings

  • Assists Finance Director in logistics for caucus and candidates fundraising events and assists with event staffing;

  • Maintains caucus donor databases;

  • Assists Finance Director with execution of caucus finance plan, which includes soliciting $5,000+ contributions as well as low-dollar contributions;

  • Assists the Finance Director on assisting incumbents and candidates with developing and executing their own successful fundraising plans.

 

Requirements  

Qualified candidates must be highly organized, highly motivated and capable of working through a demanding work environment.

Additionally, candidates must have:

  • Previous campaign fundraising experience preferred but not required;

  • Self-starter with the ability to show strong organizational and planning skills while working long hours in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;

  • Proficient with Google Suite programs;

  • NGP-VAN, Numero, and ActBlue experience is a plus but not required

  • Reliable transportation (position will at times require travel around the state);

  • The ability to work extended hours, including occasional nights and weekends as needed;

  • Be willing to relocate to Des Moines, IA.

 

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