Elections Specialist - Candidate Services Liaison - PCFB
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or a two-year degree and two years of customer service work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in a customer-focused environment or political campaign, and bilingual proficiency, a plus.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
