Campaign Finance Coordinator

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is for you if you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and can perform calmly and professionally when dealing with tight deadlines. You’ll need your love of numbers and financial puzzles, as well as forensic accounting skills. You should have excellent organizational skills, great customer service, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You’ll need to bring your business acumen, ability to lead and problem-solving skills as well. We’re looking for your strong attention to detail, flexibility and adaptability.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2-4 years’ experience in election campaign finance preferred, with demonstrated understanding of the election process and cycle, and the voter registration management system.
Demonstrated understanding of campaign finance auditing and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
2-4 years’ experience in a management role with direct staff supervision.

Responsibilities

Leading a team of three campaign finance auditors.
Assisting campaign and political action committees with complex campaign finance filing and reporting issues.
Working with candidates, officeholders and campaign treasures to ensure compliance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Secretary of State (SOS) directives.
Working with other government agencies as it relates to campaign finance filings, especially the SOS.
Preparing referrals to the Ohio Elections Integrity Unit for campaign finance violations and corresponding as needed with Integrity Unit staff.
Ensuring that notifications to file campaign finance reports are mailed in accordance with State laws.
Reviewing staff’s correspondence to campaign committees.
Preparing, updating and presenting campaign finance seminars.
Development and implementation of effective departmental trainings.
Attending any and all continuing education sessions required.
Ensuring that the campaign finance program is kept up to date.
Assisting management in completing all special projects related to Candidate and Petition Services.
Assisting in the development and implementation of departmental work plans.
Maintaining an effective productivity schedule.
Assisting in safeguarding sensitive documents and supplies.
Assisting in maintaining inventory of department’s forms and supplies.
Assisting in ordering all election-related documents and materials in a timely manner.
Assisting with the management and evaluation of department staff.
Assuming responsibility for the department staff in the absence of the manager and assistant manager.
Notifying the appropriate departments when changes occur that could affect the election process.
Ensuring duties are conducted according to NVRA and HAVA procedures.
Enforcing the policies and procedures mandated by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
Performing all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Candidate and Petition Services Campaign Finance Coordinator as well as those prescribed by law.

Benefits

Bi-weekly pay
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life Insurance
Wellness incentives
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
EAP services
Wellness programs
Payment into OPERS retirement system with 14% Employer Contribution
12 paid holidays
Paid time off plus the opportunity to earn more time off
Learning and development opportunities
A diverse and inclusive environment
The sense of pride that comes from helping your country by supporting the democratic process