Finance Director

Jake Johnson is a lifelong math teacher, union leader, and father of four running for Congress in Minnesota’s first congressional district. Jake grew up in a small town in southern Minnesota, the son of a garbage man and a meter reader, with ten siblings. Jake worked hard to make it into the middle class, supported along the way by his church community, public programs, and great teachers, which inspired him to become a teacher. Now he’s running for Congress to ensure that the next generation has the same shot at the American Dream that he did.

Jake Johnson for Congress is seeking a Finance Director to lead a multi-million-dollar fundraising program in a highly competitive race; this district is on the DCCC’s list of districts in play, a new poll has Jake within just 3 points of the incumbent, and Jake does not have any primary opponents. This position will be a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the campaign’s overall finance strategy, overseeing a robust call time and fundraiser program, and ensuring the campaign meets aggressive fundraising goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive finance plan, including monthly and quarterly revenue goals
• Oversee all aspects of the campaign’s fundraising program, including call time, events, digital, and top donor relationships
• Prospect, cultivate, and maintain relationships with major donors, stakeholders, and institutional partners
• Oversee candidate’s call time program; build call lists, track progress, and ensure follow-through
• Plan and execute major fundraising events
• Manage finance team staff and volunteers
• Track revenue projections and provide regular reporting to senior staff on progress toward goals
• Oversee donor database management (NGP) and ensure accurate tracking of pledges and contributions
• Work with compliance vendors to ensure adherence to FEC regulations and reporting requirements
• Draft fundraising emails, briefing materials, and donor communications
• Collaborate with campaign leadership on budgeting and cash flow planning

Qualifications:

• At least 1–2 cycles of campaign finance experience (House or statewide preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
• Experience managing candidate call time and high-volume fundraising programs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and call time software (e.g., CallTime.ai)
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience on a competitive or frontline race
• Experience managing staff, volunteers, and interns
• Regional ties to Minnesota or the Midwest

To apply:

• Please send a resume to nik@jakejohnsonforcongress.com with the subject line: “Finance Director Application – [Your Name]”