Candidate Services Liaison (2-Vacancies)
Candidate Services Liaison (2-Vacancies)
Department: Candidate Guidance & Policy
Job Status: Full-Time
Number of Vacancies: (2)
Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000
The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB), a nonpartisan, independent city agency that enhances the role of New York City residents in elections, seeks a Candidate Services Liaison. We offer a team-oriented work environment, professional development opportunities, growth potential, and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary liaison between the CFB and candidates running for New York City office.
- Monitor and assist campaigns in preparing campaign finance disclosure reports.
- Provide one-on-one guidance on matters of compliance with campaign finance regulations.
- Assist candidates in the process of qualifying for public matching funds.
- Prepare training and guidance materials on recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
- Conduct trainings for candidates, treasurers, campaign staff and the public.
- Teach and provide technical support for the Candidate Software for Managing and Reporting Transactions (C-SMART).
- Test updates to C-SMART and other CFB systems applications.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Public speaking experience and ability to deliver effective presentations.
- Customer-focused approach to answering questions and solving problems.
- Strong computer and internet skills with a willingness to learn new software.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years’ work or equivalent internship experience.
- Previous experience working on political campaigns or in a customer-focused environment preferred.
- Background or interest in politics and government.
- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with video editing, e-learning, or fundraising software a plus.
- Foreign language skills a plus.
Please email, fax, or mail your resume and cover letter to:
Director of Human Resources
NYC Campaign Finance Board
100 Church Street, 12th Floor
New York, New York 10007
Fax #: (212) 409-1705
Additional Information
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
Mayor’s Executive Order 75 (EO75)
Pursuant to Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner’s Directive No. 2020-20 (concerning the Recruitment of Personnel During the Covid-19 Crisis), New York City residency must be obtained within six months after Emergency Executive Order No.98 is rescinded. If that time has passed, residency must be obtained within 90 days of the start date.
The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contactaccess@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800.