Iowa House Victory Fund

Job Description: Finance Director

Position Overview

The Iowa House Democrats are hiring a Finance Director to work for our campaign committee, the Iowa House Victory Fund (HVF). The Finance Director will report to the Executive Director and the House Democratic Leader but will work with all members of the Democratic Caucus, Iowa House candidates, and staff. This position will require extensive hours and statewide travel. The salary range for this position is $60k – $72k, with benefits including healthcare (vision and dental), a 401(k) match, paid vacation, and paid sick leave. Additional incentives and benefits may be available.

Qualifications

We seek applicants who are talented, ambitious, and hungry to prove themselves. This position is ideal for previous finance staffers, finance assistants, and call time managers looking to take the next step in their career, and for finance staff looking to expand their fundraising skill set and work with multiple elected officials and candidates rather than an individual campaign. The HVF Finance Director must have at least 2 years of experience in political campaign finance, or one complete cycle of political campaign finance. State legislative fundraising or state legislative caucus finance experience is strongly preferred. Qualified applicants must successfully manage a principal and multiple direct reports, create and execute a finance plan, maintain NGP VAN or a similar donor database, and be familiar with the latest fundraising best practices.

Given that Iowa House Democrats currently have a 33-66 minority, the HVF Finance Director must understand how to strategically grow the finance plan, think creatively, relentlessly drive change, and be willing to try new approaches to succeed.

The Finance Director must possess:

Strong organizational skills — attention to detail and ability to successfully multitask
A self-starter mindset; willingness to take initiative and tackle complex challenges head-on without being asked to
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Persistence and strong problem-solving skills
The ability to motivate members of the caucus, allies, and candidates
The ability to stay calm in high-pressure and fast-paced moments of turmoil

Job Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning

Work with the House Democratic Leader to write and implement finance plans that outline guidelines and goals for successful campaigns for the HVF, incumbents, and House candidates.
Set clear finance objectives, key results, and key performance indicators for Representatives and candidates.
Monitor the execution of finance objectives and produce regular reports for the House Leadership.

2. Compliance and Daily Operations

Ensure all members and candidates comply with finance laws and regulations.
Assist members and candidates in promptly and accurately submitting campaign committee finance reports to the Iowa Ethics Campaign and Disclosure Board.
Manage all cash flow processes, including but not limited to daily deposits, check requests, wire transfers, and register reconciliation with the finance plan.
Opportunity to manage and train finance staff and interns.

3. Call Time, Meetings, and Events

Plan, build, and staff fundraising events for the HVF, Leader Meyer, Representatives, and candidates.
Staff Leader Meyer, as necessary at fundraising meetings and prepares the required meeting materials.
Prepare and staff Leader Meyer’s call time program as needed.

4. Mail and Digital Fundraising Program

Assist with digital fundraising programs, including writing and editing effective fundraising emails, creating ActBlue and NGP forms, and managing social media pages.
Create and distribute mail solicitations.
Develop and maintain small-dollar, grassroots fundraising efforts.
Proactively explore innovative finance strategies, tactics, technology, and tools.

5. Donor Management

Maintaining fundraising database; tracking contributions and disbursements, updating donor information, uploading giving history, etc.
Identify new donor prospects and cultivate current supporters to increase the number and size of individual gifts.
Build and maintain relationships with national partners and potential national investors.
Manage thank you note program for Leader Meyer and the HVF.

How to Apply

Please email (1) a resume, (2) a list of three or more references, and (3) a short, two-page or less, writing sample (e.g. a fundraising email, fundraising memo, mailing solicitation, or other document from a prior role) to the Iowa House Victory Fund to tylerredenbaugh@gmail.com. Cover letter optional. For questions about this position, please contact the above email address.

Please contact Tyler Redenbaugh at tylerredenbaugh@gmail.com for any accommodations you need for the application and interview process.

The start date can be flexible depending on the applicant’s needs. We will also consider a temporary remote start; however, the position will eventually require the applicant to relocate to Des Moines, Iowa.

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.

Finance Director