Tom Perriello for Congress: Finance AssistantFormer Congressman Tom Perriello seeks Finance Assistants in his race to bring principled leadership back to VA-05 and secure a Democratic majority in the US House. This role is a part-time, hybrid-friendly opportunity to gain fundraising experience, a core skill for both political campaigns and non-profit management.Core DutiesMaintain financial recordsProduce fundraising reportsAssist with donor research and correspondenceBuild fundraising events through phone and email outreachStaff fundraising events and meetingsCreate digital fundraising contentPrepare thank you notesRequired QualificationsStrong proofreading and professional correspondence skillsSound data management skillsComfort with timely remote collaboration via email and SlackAbility to learn new software tools quicklyProfessional integrity and discretionWarmth and kindness in connecting with a wide range of campaign supportersAbility to work non-traditional hours to staff eventsBonus QualificationsPrior experience working on political campaignsPrior experience with NGP or another customer relationship management (CRM) databaseSome lightweight graphic design skills for making invitations and promotional materialsLocation and ScheduleMost work can be done remotely. Preference will be given to applicants who can join our Charlottesville-based team for occasional in-person meetings and fundraising events.Finance Assistants should commit to working at least 10-20 hours per week.Start and end dates are flexible.
Preference will be given to applicants who can start in January 2026.CompensationPay starts at $25/hour. Additional compensation commensurate with experience.Opportunities for AdvancementThis role has the potential to grow into a full-time position with the campaign – either in fundraising or another department.We especially encourage candidates looking for full-time employment starting in summer 2026 to consider starting in this part-time role this spring.A brief initial application can be found here. Strong applicants will be invited to complete a short practical exercise and interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.