Finance Director Job Description
Candidate Bio:
Across every chapter of her life – farm kid, working mom, teacher, and legislator – Lynne Walz has lived by the same values: hard work, compassion, and service rooted in faith.
Lynne is running for Governor because Nebraska needs leaders who can look past political parties to solve problems, not point fingers. She’ll bring people together and focus on what matters. Because every Nebraska family should have the chance to build a good life and feel safe where they live. As Governor, she’ll strengthen public schools, keep property taxes in check, and make sure young people can build their futures here instead of leaving for somewhere else.
A lifelong Nebraskan, Lynne grew up on a small hog farm outside Fremont – a farm her family still owns today. Her father was a union carpenter, and her mother worked at the local hospital. Nothing on the farm was mechanized; everything depended on early mornings and honest work. Lynne and her siblings did the chores that kept things running – hauling buckets of water and feed, cleaning pens, and caring for the sows and their litters. And one memorable year, she helped plant and harvest 100,000 onions by hand for her father’s short-lived onion business.
After high school, Lynne worked as a caretaker for three women with developmental disabilities. They quickly became her friends, teaching her compassion and patience – values that have guided her ever since.
A few years later, Lynne went back to school at Midland Lutheran College so she could get a better job to provide for her family. To help pay tuition, she opened an in-home daycare so she could stay close to her children and worked multiple jobs to get by – the deli at Hinky Dinky, the 3M plant, and working nights sorting corn.
After earning her degree in education, Lynne returned to serving others, working for a non-profit supporting people with developmental disabilities. She then entered the classroom, teaching at Fremont Public Schools and at Archbishop Bergan Catholic School. She went on to serve on Bergan’s school board, the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Board, and as president of the Fremont Board of Realtors.
In 2016, Lynne was elected to the Nebraska Legislature, defeating an incumbent Republican in a district Donald Trump carried by 33 points. She was re-elected in 2020 by 19 points.
In office, Lynne earned a reputation for working across party lines to get things done. Elected by a bipartisan coalition of colleagues, she chaired the Education Committee, bringing together superintendents, teachers, counselors, and parents to set shared goals for Nebraska’s schools. She passed legislation supporting first responders and their families, accelerating long-delayed highway projects, expanding rural broadband, and strengthening teacher recruitment and retention.
And as someone who knows just how hard it can be to make ends meet, Lynne will fight for an economy that works for everyone – not just big corporations and the wealthy. As Governor, she’ll focus on lowering costs, cutting unnecessary taxes, and helping families and small businesses get ahead – not with handouts or politics, but with practical solutions and Nebraska common sense.
Lynne and her husband, Chris Walz, live in Fremont. Chris is a longtime morning radio host and station manager there. They have three adult children – Adam, Patrick, and Emma – and seven grandchildren.
Overview:
This is a full-time position based in Omaha, NE. The Finance Director will be responsible for developing a fundraising plan for Lynne Walz for Governor. The Finance Director will report directly to the Campaign Manager. Candidates applying for the Finance Director position must be highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented, with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Take ownership of and execute a finance plan for the 2026 cycle.
Develop realistic goals and fundraising projections for the campaign, including call time, events, PAC, digital, and direct mail projections.
Identify potential donor prospects for the campaign, and work to develop and maintain donor relationships for the campaign.
Manage the Call Time Manager and hire additional finance staff as needed.
Build an in-state and national fundraising events program and manage relationships with event hosts.
Track and report weekly fundraising numbers and maintain an accurate finance plan.
Coordinate with fundraising consultants, as well as partner organizations.
Work with the compliance team to ensure efficient processing and reporting of contributions.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
At least one cycle of fundraising experience on a Congressional race or equivalent.
Experience planning fundraising events required.
Proficiency with Numero, Warchest, and ActBlue required.
Previous experience managing staff preferred.
Superior time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Willing to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.
Access to a cell phone, laptop, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Monthly Salary for this position is in the range of $7,000-$9,000, commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to bridget@lynnewalz.com. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Lynne Walz for Governor is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We strongly encourage candidates of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds or identities to apply.