Be The Change You Believe In

Analilia Mejia for Congress: Finance Director

Location: Montclair, NJ
Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid, Campaign
Department: Finance

Description

Analilia Mejia seeks a Finance Director to lead fundraising for her re-election campaign. This is a senior, full-time role based in Montclair, NJ, working as a strategy partner and detail-oriented executor alongside Analilia, the campaign manager, and consultants to set, track, and hit ambitious fundraising goals.

Core Duties

  • Develop and maintain a campaign budget and fundraising plan with measurable goals

  • Track and report progress toward goals and adapt strategy as needed

  • Develop and steward a network of individual and institutional donors, including Analilia's existing finance network, to fundraise on behalf of the campaign

  • Identify and cultivate new donor prospects

  • Staff and direct call time for Analilia, coordinated around her congressional voting schedule, committee obligations, and travel

  • Plan virtual and in-person fundraising events in DC, the district, and across the country

  • Coordinate with any affiliated leadership PAC or joint fundraising committee, where applicable

  • Ensure accurate donor records, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on FEC compliance for incumbent officeholders

  • Manage thank-you letter and donor follow-up programs

  • Build and manage a team of finance staff, vendors, and consultants to support all of the above

Required Qualifications

  • Performed in a mid- to senior-level finance role during at least 2 campaigns and been part of political campaigns for at least 3 cycles, or bring equivalent experience from high-stakes roles in politics, advocacy, or organizing

  • Strong working knowledge of NGP VAN, ActBlue, and other digital finance and project management tools

  • Agility and discipline in strategic planning

  • Strong copywriting and professional correspondence skills

  • Sound data management and analysis skills

  • An eye for detail and a passion for efficient workflows

  • Professional integrity, discretion, manners, and grace — fundraising is all about trust, reputation, and relationships

  • Comfort working within the compliance and scheduling constraints of a sitting Member of Congress

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience fundraising for an incumbent Member of Congress or similarly high-profile officeholder

  • Familiarity with NJ and national finance networks, PAC fundraising, and leadership PAC compliance

  • Comfort with occasional lightweight graphic design for smaller projects (invitations, event promotion); major projects are handled by paid communications staff

Term

Full-time through the primary election, with the opportunity to continue through the general election if the campaign advances.

To Apply

Please send a resume and three references to jobs@newdealstrategies.com with the subject line "Finance Director- Analilia Mejia." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting immediately; apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.

Analilia Mejia for Congress is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to representing the values and diversity of the district. We invite people with a wide range of experiences to apply and bring their perspectives to our campaign.