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Career opportunities currently available at the NYC Campaign Finance Board are described in detail below. New York City residency is required for most positions. Full-time positions offer a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.
If you would like to be considered for one of these opportunities, please mail, fax, or e-mail your resume and cover letter, including current salary and salary requirements, to:
Ms. Elizabeth Bauer
NYC Campaign Finance Board
40 Rector Street, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10006
Fax #212-306/7143
resume@nyccfb.info
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The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB), a nonpartisan, independent agency that enhances the role of New York City residents in elections, seeks an Auditor for its Auditing and Accounting Unit. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze financial records and disclosure statements for financial, compliance and investigative audits of political campaigns
- Perform audits in accordance with Generally Accepted (Government) Auditing Standards and following internally developed specialized programs
- Manage assigned audit caseload in team structure
- Provide assistance in planning activities of the audit team during the post-election period and coordinating the team’s activities with other CFB Units
- Prepare written reports and correspondence that are clear, concise, accurate and timely
- Communicate with campaigns in a professional manner and assist in providing guidance to campaigns on various audit and compliance issues
Essential Skills:
- The ideal candidate will be a team player capable of meeting tight deadlines and possessing strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- A strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail
- Background or interest in politics and government
Qualifications:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of experience in one or a combination of the following: financial administration, accounting, compliance or investigative auditing, fraud reviews, working with a large public or private concern in budget administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic research, fiscal management, personnel or public administration, program evaluation; or a related area; OR a satisfactory combination of education and experience in the areas described above
- New York City residency must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position
- Previous experience in performing audits in accordance with Generally Accepted (Government) Auditing Standards strongly preferred
- A master’s degree is not required but will be a plus
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, with the support of training, 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 general 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.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years work or equivalent internship experience.
- Previous experience working on political campaigns or in a help desk environment preferred.
- Background or interest in politics and government.
- 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.
- Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Adobe Captivate, Adobe Connect, or Microsoft Producer a plus.
- Foreign language skills a plus.
- New York City residency must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.
NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks experienced media-relations professional to serve as Press Secretary for agency responsible for running NYC’s groundbreaking public matching funds program for city elections. Primary responsibilities will include: answering media inquiries; pitching stories about the agency and its work; building and maintaining relationships with media outlets interested in our work; composing and editing agency newsletter; and assisting with public disclosure of campaign finance information.
To be considered, candidates must have a college degree and some experience in public relations, media relations, government, politics, or journalism. The ideal candidate will have: at least three years experience working with NYC media; excellent writing skills; the ability to convey complicated statistical or legal information in clear, simple prose; demonstrated proficiency with social media; a confident, poised manner. NYC residency required.
Please submit a resume with cover letter and two writing samples.The NYC Campaign Finance Board, a nonpartisan, independent agency that enhances the role of New York City residents in elections, seeks a seasonal (18-month) Records Management Assistant for its Records Unit. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities:
The Records Management Assistant is responsible for accurately organizing, filing and retrieving information regarding CFB documents, ensuring that paper and electronic records are kept up to date and that any necessary changes or additions are made in a timely manner so that information can be accessed quickly.
- In preparation for the agency’s 2013 relocation, assist in cataloguing records and documenting the filing systems used by units. Assist staff members in organizing, moving and destroying files as needed.
- Create, process, maintain and retrieve paper files and electronic records in accordance with written procedures.
- Coordinate the process of sending paper files to offsite storage, including making detailed inventories, contacting the vendor to arrange pickup and delivery, and maintaining accurate records.
- Process incoming and outgoing documents of all types, including accurate tracking using paper forms and electronic data systems.
- Fulfill information requests: Retrieve paper materials from files, deliver them efficiently, document each request, and re-shelve files correctly.
- Assist in mass mailings: Enter address information into electronic mailing system accurately and efficiently; produce mailing labels; document all mailings; communicate with staff members to ensure their requirements are met.
- Safeguard the integrity of agency records and campaign-related documents.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent clerical and organizational skills required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent time management: Capable of handling multiple priorities and adhering to established timeframes. Ability to be flexible and manage interruptions.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents with discretion.
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, email and calendar functions.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and use new computer programs.
Qualifications:
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or recognized accrediting organization.
- Two years of office/clerical experience.
- Previous experience in filing, indexing or records management preferred.
- Requires English, spelling and mathematics skills.
- Requires skill in operating office equipment and personal computer equipment.
- New York City residency must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.
May be required to lift, move and shelve files in storage boxes weighing up to 25 pounds with or without accommodations.
The position is full-time for 18 months, non-renewable.The NYC Campaign Finance Board, a nonpartisan, independent agency that enhances the role of New York City residents in elections, seeks an experienced Senior Auditor to manage a team within its Auditing and Accounting Unit. We offer a dynamic work environment, training, growth potential, and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Perform complex financial, compliance and investigative audits of political campaigns
- Supervise, train, and evaluate auditors and compliance analysts in performing audit work
- Coordinate team assignments for auditors and compliance analysts
- Review the work performed by auditors and compliance analysts; approve work papers, audit findings and audit reports
- Communicate with Management and other CFB Units on various audit and compliance issues
- Assist other CFB Units in compliance, investigation and enforcement actions.
Essential Skills:
- The ideal candidate will be a team player capable of managing a team and meeting tight deadlines
- Strong analytical, problem solving, communication (both verbal and written), and organizational skills
- A strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail
- Background or interest in politics and government
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree or pursuing a graduate degree from an accredited college and at least three years of experience in one or a combination of the following: financial administration, accounting, compliance or investigative auditing, fraud reviews, forensic accounting, budget administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic research, fiscal management, personnel or public administration, program evaluation; or a related area; OR a satisfactory combination of education and experience in the areas described above
- New York City residency must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position
- Previous experience in performing audits in accordance with Generally Accepted (Government) Auditing Standards
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
