Campaign Finance and Lobbying Specialist

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

3d • $70,000 - $76,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Denver Clerk and Recorder is looking for a Campaign Finance and Lobbying Specialist. This role supports the administration and operation of Denver’s campaign finance and lobbying disclosure programs. This position plays a lead role in compliance review, program operations, and providing technical support and training to municipal candidates and lobbyists. The Specialist has a particular focus on Denver’s public campaign finance program, the Fair Elections Fund. This role includes both public-facing and internally focused aspects, including providing technical guidance and training to filers while supporting audits, program implementation, and a culture of continuous improvement. The position also supports lobbying disclosure operations and assists with implementing program changes resulting from new legislation or rule updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions.
• Works well independently, exercises sound judgment, and is comfortable operating in a regulated and politically sensitive environment while maintaining neutrality and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with campaign finance, election administration, political fundraising, auditing, or bookkeeping.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply rules, procedures, and technical requirements consistently.
• Experience providing customer support, leading trainings, or managing client relationships.
• Experience with research, compliance review, and fact-finding.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Experience in public administration, business administration, accounting, political science, nonprofit management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Finance and Fair Elections Fund Administration: Lead review of qualifying contributions and supporting documentation for Fair Elections Fund candidates to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Conduct audits and compliance reviews of campaign finance reports, including identifying deficiencies, documenting findings, and preparing draft materials for review.
• Serve as a public-facing resource for candidates, committees, and the public by providing clear, neutral technical assistance and training.
• Lobbying Disclosure Support and Program Implementation: Provide guidance to lobbyists and the public regarding lobbying disclosure requirements and use of Denver’s reporting systems.
• Lead the implementation of changes to the lobbying program resulting from new legislation, rulemaking, or system updates.
• Assist with developing and updating procedures, workflows, and guidance materials related to lobbying disclosure.
• Provide support for ethics filings for elected and appointed officials as needed.
• Systems Operations and Process Improvement: Support the operation and improvement of campaign finance and lobbying disclosure systems, including user support and trainings for filers and internal staff.
• Document processes, workflows, and operational practices to promote consistency, transparency, and audit readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and customer service across programs and communicate recommendations to program leadership.

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 13 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level