Nick Simmons for Senate is seeking a** Finance Director** to lead all financial and fundraising operations to flip Connecticut’s 36th Senate District blue in 2024.
The 36th District is just 50 minutes outside of New York City and includes parts of Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan. In 2022, the Republican incumbent held the district by just 0.2% – making it a prime target to flip this cycle. The Republican incumbent has voted against bills to prevent open carry of assault rifles, bills to expand access to abortion, and multiple climate change bills. He has supported efforts to restrict school curriculum and has refused to denounce Donald Trump or the events of January 6th.
Nick was Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ned Lamont, and has spent his career fighting for Democratic policies. A native of the district, he has served as a Senior Advisor in the Biden Administration helping to oversee school reopening and recovery during COVID-19, and as a middle school principal and teacher in Harlem, New York. You can find more information about Nick on his website: NickSimmonsforCT.com.
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute fundraising strategy and operations for the campaign
Manage campaign budget, finance plan, and cash flow projections
Oversee day-to-day finance operations
Serve as campaign liaison with fundraising hosts and provide event planning support
Staff regular call time sessions and fundraising events
Ensure detailed data entry into campaign CRM software
Represent the campaign to stakeholders including elected officials, community leaders, and donors
Staff candidate for meetings and events as needed
Qualifications (Required):
1 or more cycles of campaign experience on a competitive municipal, state, or federal race
Superior project management skills and ability to coordinate workflows across multiple teams
Exceptional organizational ability and attention to detail, particularly in a fast-paced environment
Strong people management skills and desire to build and lead a top-tier team
Commitment to professional ethics and fostering a positive campaign culture
Proficiency with CRM software (Numero, NGP, etc), Google Workspace, and Microsoft Excel
Qualifications (Preferred):
Experience managing a budget and cash flow
Additional experience in either campaign finance, field, or communications
Proficiency with VAN and other relevant Democratic campaign tools
Familiarity with or previous experience working in Connecticut politics
To Apply:
Please email your resume to brandon@nicksimmonsforct.com with “Finance Director – Nick Simmons” in the subject line. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date as soon as available.
The salary for this position is $6,000 - $7,000 per month (commensurate with experience). This position is full-time and based in or will require regular travel to the 36th Senate District (roughly 50 minutes from New York City by train or car).
_Nick Simmons for Senate _is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. The campaign does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.