Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, under fire for its spending and underwhelming war chest, is scrambling to hire fundraisers around the country.
In its latest job posting, the campaign said it is seeking “deputy regional finance directors” to turn up the heat on donors.
“These individuals will serve as essential members of the campaign’s finance department, working in regional teams to strategically raise contributions and manage donor relationships across the country,” said the posting on Daybook.
The campaign also indicated that minorities would get preference. “Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization, and vital to our success,” said the campaign.
Biden has been forced to answer questions about his poor fundraising and spending.
Just Monday, his online fundraising chief sent out a pleading email that read, “if you haven’t given in October, now is the time.”
On 60 Minutes Sunday night, he faced this question from Norah O’Donnell: “You can look at the last campaign finance — filing. We looked at that. You have less than $9 million in the bank. Bernie Sanders has $30 — nearly $34 million in the bank. Senator Warren has $26 million. How do you compete against that?”
Biden, with a laugh, said, “I just flat beat them. We’re on a course to do extremely well. I’m not — I’m not worried about being able to fund this campaign. I really am not, truly.”
Below is the job posting:
Deputy Regional Finance Director
The Biden for President campaign is seeking driven, self-motivated fundraisers to join the team as Deputy Regional Finance Directors. These individuals will serve as essential members of the campaign’s finance department, working in regional teams to strategically raise contributions and manage donor relationships across the country. These positions will be based in the corresponding regions and will report to Regional Finance Directors.
Responsibilities
Helping Regional Finance Director to build and execute a finance plan for the region
Maintaining relationships with existing donors as well as identifying new donors
Assisting in managing the Regional Finance staff
Managing events in the region in conjunction with Regional Finance Director
All-around support of Regional Finance Director
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in political fundraising
Possess strong communication and organizational skills
Have some campaign fundraising experience
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and thrives in an independent environment.
Knowledge of NGP
Biden for President is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. A diverse workforce and open culture are at the heart of our organization, and vital to our success.
