The Finance Operations Associate will support the finance team’s engagement with fundraising surrogates, communications, outreach, materials, and organization. Specifically, they will spearhead the correspondence program for donors and surrogates. They will also be responsible for tracking logistics, booking travel, and editing briefing memos for surrogates. This position will work closely with the National Finance Director and Deputy National Finance Director as well as the regional finance teams. This position is housed within the Finance Department’s Operations Team and will report directly to the Finance Operations Manager.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Manage the team’s correspondence program for both donors and surrogates;
- Write, track, and respond to donor and surrogate correspondence;
- Engage with surrogates and donors in a friendly, responsive, and professional manner;
- Assist with finance surrogate logistics. This will include tracking logistics, booking travel, briefing memos, etc.;
- Provide back up support for the call time program; and,
- Travel when needed for DNC meetings and events (5-10 days per year).
Skills:
- Excellent attention to detail and copy-editing skills;
- Ability to set up organization and tracking systems;
- The ability to think critically and strategically;
- Stong communicator with ability to craft well thought out and professional emails;
- Multi-tasker who can think on their feet;
- Great interpersonal skills;
- The ability to work cohesively with other staff members; and,
- A passion for the Democratic Party.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience;
- 1-2 years of committee, government, non-profit, or campaign finance experience.
Salary: The starting salary for the Finance Operations Associate position is $48,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime wages and is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU local-500.
This position requires up to 15% travel both in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country to attend and support meetings and events.
This is an HQ based position with an end date of November 15, 2024.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), 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 DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
The DNC requires all employees to be "up to date" on COVID-19 vaccination status as prescribed by the CDC as a condition of employment, unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law. If you seek a reasonable accommodation in relation to the DNC’s COVID-19 policy, you should speak to the HR team prior to reporting to an office location.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
- More than 30 days of paid time off, including Federal holidays, vacation, and personal days;
- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;
- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;
- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;
- Up to a 4% employer match DNC 401(k) plan;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to DNC employees and their dependents at no cost to staff;
- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.
