Description

Nolley for Congress is a progressive campaign challenging incumbent Darin La Hood in Illinois’ 16th district. We are a lean, grassroots operation looking for a Finance Director who is  self motivated, organized, and committed to building a sustainable, professional fundraising operation to fuel this campaign. 

This is a full-time, paid position beginning ASAP and running through November 3, 2026. The campaign is based in Rockford with a preference for candidates that can be in the district at least part time.

Salary Range: $4,500-$5,500/month, dependent on experience; Healthcare Stipend monthly

Key Duties:

Managing call time -- staffing the principal during, logging all activity in NGP/Numero, building call sheets ahead of time, following up with daily call time contacts
Building and maintaining a strong call time system
Managing and executing a research plan to build out the campaign’s fundraising database
Managing pledge tracking and donor follow-up
Assisting with other fundraising needs as they arise
Assisting with event-building and set up
Building out and supervising a finance internship program
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

1+ cycles of campaign finance experience is preferred 
Knowledge of Google Suite and Excel is required, experience with NGP/Numero is preferred 
Must have strong written and communication skills 
Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
Time management skills are a must 
Ability to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends 
Strong team player and a positive attitude 
Donor prospecting and research experience preferred

To apply, please submit your resume with 2-3 references to contact@nolleyforcongress.com with “Finance - YOUR NAME” in the subject line. 

Paul Nolley for Congress 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. Paul Nolley for Congress 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 race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law. Paul Nolley for Congress will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.