Leela J Gray for Congress Finance Director Job Description
Leela Gray's campaign is seeking an energetic and dedicated individual to lead a robust fundraising program for a primary and highly competitive general election. Leela is a retired Army Brigadier General, lawyer, and mom endorsed by both VoteVets and Emily's List running to unseat extremist Anna Paulina Luna in Florida’s most flippable congressional district.
The Finance Director will oversee the campaign’s finance plan & infrastructure, manage and plan fundraisers, report on fundraising performance, and facilitate call time with the candidate (inclusive of staffing). This is a ** full-time position** that runs through the 2026 November General Election.
Responsibilities:
Planning
Write and implement a fundraising plan.
Set fundraising goals (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) and targets.
Work with the team to sync the finance plan with budget needs
Fundraising
Organize and, if necessary, staff candidate call time.
Write and prepare copy for event invitations, direct mail and some internet appeals
Plan fundraising events, including recruiting hosts and finance committee, printing and mailing invitations, soliciting and acknowledging donors.
Manage the research plan to expand donor base
Management
Hire, manage, and motivate staff, volunteers, and consultants
Manage finance committee, plan and execute a fundraising events program and calendar, or manage the relevant staff member.
Coordinate candidate’s fundraising schedule.
Manage call time staffer
Oversee all performance metrics and optimize for success
Compile and share performance metrics with the team
Improvise, innovate, and have fun!
Compliance
Supervise daily check collection, deposit, and data entry.
Ensure that all campaign activities, including those of candidate, surrogates, staff, consultants, and volunteers, are in full compliance with the law.
Review FEC reports before they are filed.
Qualifications:
At least one cycle of political campaign experience in a finance role
Strong preference for candidates with experience staffing a principal
Familiarity with fundraising software such as ActBlue, NGP, Pingdex, etc.
Strong commitment to democratic politics and policies
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, as well as a friendly demeanor even when under pressure.
Ability and willingness to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
The ideal candidate will be based in or willing to relocate to St. Petersburg, FL.
Compensation: Pay range is $5,000-8,000/mo and commensurate with experience.
To apply, please email your resume to mlewis@leelagray.com with the words “Finance Director – Full Name” in the subject line.