Finance Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

The HVF Finance Assistant will be responsible for supporting the 2026 HVF finance program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists Finance Director with call time including preparation, staffing, and follow up for the Leader, incumbents or candidates;
• Assists Finance Director with preparation of materials for donor meetings
• Assists Finance Director in logistics for caucus and candidates fundraising events and assists with event staffing;
• Assists Finance Director with execution of caucus finance plan, which includes soliciting $5,000+ contributions as well as low-dollar contributions;
• Assists the Finance Director on assisting incumbents and candidates with developing and executing their own successful fundraising plans.

Qualified candidates must be highly organized, highly motivated and capable of working through a demanding work environment.

Additionally, candidates must have:

• Previous campaign fundraising experience preferred but not required;
• Self-starter with the ability to show strong organizational and planning skills while working long hours in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;
• Proficient with Google Suite programs;
• NGP-VAN, Numero, and Act Blue experience is a plus but not required
• Reliable transportation (position will at times require travel around the state);
• The ability to work extended hours, including occasional nights and weekends as needed;
• Be willing to relocate to Des Moines, IA.

Salary commensurate with experience, with a monthly salary of $4,134.38 and core benefits include healthcare, paid personal time, and paid sick leave. Additional incentives and benefits may be available. This position may begin remotely but will be expected to relocate to Des Moines, Iowa.

Please email a resume, and 3 references to Ethan Matthias at ematthias with “Finance Assistant Application” in the subject line to apply.

For accommodations, please reach out to Ethan  Iowa Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer, and employs without regard to

race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, family medical status or genetic information, military service, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, height, weight, creed, economic status or disability.