Regional Finance Director

Overview

Leaders We Deserve is a PAC and SuperPAC dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress. We collaborate directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, and coalition building to help them run the best campaigns humanly possible and maximize their chance of winning. In the final months of their campaigns, we run hard-hitting independent expenditures on their behalf.

LWD was co-founded by David Hogg, Parkland survivor and Gun Safety advocate, along with Kevin Lata, Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and the 2022 Campaign Manager of the year.

Location : In-person, Washington, DC; LWD office

Regional Finance Director Overview

The Regional Finance Director will help young progressive candidates for federal and state office build the strongest and most robust finance operations possible. This role will work closely with the Executive Director and a partner Regional Political Director.

Regional Finance Director Responsibilities

• Fundraising and Donor Management

Calltime : Help campaigns determine who to call, what’s the pitch, how much to ask for, how to ask, how and when to follow up, objection handling, resolicit cadences and more.

Help campaigns manage donor databases with a focus on data security and integrity.

Support specific campaigns or Leaders We Deserve as an organization in addressing urgent needs and completing other tasks as necessary.

This role is dynamic and will be time intensive. Leaders We Deserve is looking for a candidate who is comfortable with late-night work sessions and weekend projects when there are important events, deadlines are pressing, or urgent communication needs arise, particularly in the lead up to the election. Additional responsibilities are likely to arise given the growth stage of the organization and the current political environment. Additionally, this role includes travel across the country, which could be a few days a month, up to two weeks. The most likely amount of travel will be 0 - 7 days a month, but you should be prepared and ready if more is needed.

Regional Finance Director Compensation

5% employer match for 401k retirement plan

Vacation (starting at 15 days per year)

The Regional Finance Director is a full-time, exempt position with a limited term. The estimated end date is November 2026. This position will report directly to the Executive Director with the expectation of eventually reporting to a Campaigns Director.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion. Leaders We Deserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

Please submit your application through the Gusto link provided. Only applications received through Gusto will be considered.

A successful Leaders We Deserve employee will :

Regional Finance Director Qualifications

Applications should be submitted through the Gusto link provided. Only applications received through Gusto will be considered.

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