Finance Assistant

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is seeking a full-time Finance Assistant to support a fundraising operation based in Harrisburg, PA. With the Governor’s race at the top of the ticket, battle for control of the General Assembly, and 4 of the most competitive congressional seats in the country, we are building a permanent, year-round finance team ready to meet the moment and build a durable operation that lasts beyond the November midterms.

Overview

The Finance Assistant will assist our party leaders, manage and staff principal call time, and conduct donor research and outreach for in-person fundraisers and meetings, as well as support finance department operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support party leadership: assist the Chair and Vice Chair with schedule management, event logistics, and other tasks as directed.
• Call time: schedule, prepare, and staff call time with the Chair and other principals, prepare call sheets, manage follow-up, and ensure all touchpoints are tracked properly.
• Events: lead outreach for and staff fundraising events, track RSVPs, and lead follow-up.
• Donor acknowledgments: assist with the acknowledgment process to maintain donor stewardship, including drafting thank-you letters, coordinating timelines, and tracking outreach.
• Donor prospecting: conduct deep donor research to identify targets and expand our donor network
• Pledge tracking: support the Finance Director with pledge tracking and chasing, maintaining accurate records and flagging outstanding commitments.
• Compliance: assist with compliance processes including processing checks, in-kind contribution forms, and campaign receipts.
• Special projects: support special projects and strategic fundraising initiatives as they arise throughout the cycle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of political or related experience (including internships)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Hands-on experience with relationship management
• Strong communication skills; comfortable engaging donors and stakeholders across a range of backgrounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as the fundraising calendar requires.
• Experience working with ActBlue, NGP, or similar CRMs
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation, with willingness to travel as needed throughout Pennsylvania

Job Details

• Compensation: $4,500 - $5,500 per month, with employer-sponsored healthcare
• Location: Harrisburg, PA / hybrid optional
• Reports To: Finance Director
• Target Start: August-September 2026
• Note: This is not a cycle-based position.

To apply: submit your resume and cover letter to info@padems.org with the subject line “First Name Last Name - Finance Assistant”. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PADP), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents.

The PADP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.