Review Vacancy
TitleElections Specialist - Candidate Services Liaison - PCFB
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $40000 to $50000 Annually
Duties Description The duties and responsibilities of the Candidate Services Liaison, as assigned by and through the Public Campaign Finance Unit Co-Directors, are as follows:
• Serve as a liaison between the Public Campaign Finance Unit and participating candidates running for Statewide or State Legislative Offices in New York State.
• Monitor and assist participating campaigns in preparing campaign finance disclosure reports, as well as any related forms and filings.
• Assist participating candidates in the process of qualifying for public matching funds.
• Work internally to answer candidate and campaign questions promptly and accurately.
• Refer and calendar requests for information and/or advisory opinions to ensure prompt, accurate responses are provided to a campaign.
• Provide general technical support to candidates and campaigns regarding the PCF software.
• Audit the filings and bank information filed with the PCFB.
• Test updates to the PCF software as may be requested.
• Prepare appropriate reports and maintain statistics pertaining to candidate and campaign assistance.
• Assist on all tasks and matters as may be reasonably assigned by and through the Co-Directors.
Minimum Qualifications • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or a two-year degree and two years of customer service work experience.
• Previous experience working in a customer-focused environment or political campaign, and bilingual proficiency, a plus.
Additional Comments Diversity. Inclusion. They’re more than just words for us. They’re the hard-and-fast principles guiding how we build our team and create an office that’s the right fit for every person inside of it. The PCFB is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
What we offer:
• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
