Job Description
The New York City Campaign Finance Board manages New York City’s small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes. The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30-year history, and our updated flagship small donor democracy program is the centerpiece of this progress.
We eliminate barriers to participation by providing access to the resources New Yorkers need to vote or run for office and amplify the voices of small donors with New York City’s small donor democracy program.
We are dedicated to making New York City’s local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable. You would be working with a team that is mission-driven and committed to continuous improvement.
The CFB’s Policy & Research team conducts intergovernmental outreach, performs policy and legislative analysis, and produces original, data-driven research on voting and campaign finance issues. This team sits within the larger Public Affairs division and frequently works on cross-agency projects such as the citywide education campaign to familiarize New Yorkers with Ranked Choice Voting.
The Policy & Research team seeks an Intergovernmental Affairs Manager to spearhead the agency’s legislative and intergovernmental outreach efforts. This role also manages voter registration and education efforts with City agencies and coordinates the agenda for the Voter Assistance Advisory Committee. This position reports to the Director of Policy and Research and works closely with agency executive-level staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with local, state, and federal elected offices and government agencies.
– Manage outreach to local, state, and federal elected offices, including regular meetings and communications regarding CFB research and programs.
– Manage the CFB’s agency-based voter registration program, serving as the primary contact for all City agency voter registration coordinators.
– Create legislative strategies to advance agency priorities at the city and state level.
– Monitor local, state, and federal legislation, court cases, and current events and develop agency positions on these topics.
– Prepare hearing testimony, bill briefings, and public statements for executive and senior staff.
– Coordinate and manage agenda for regular meetings with Public Affairs unit intergovernmental staff as well as legislative and policy meetings with agency executive and senior staff.
– Create and draft innovative policy and legislative recommendations for the Voter Analysis Report and Post-Election Report and identify opportunities to promote the research and analysis contained in these reports to public audiences.
– Coordinate agenda and operations for six annual Voter Assistance Advisory Committee meetings and bi-weekly meetings of the NYC Elections Consortium, including scheduling external speakers and experts.
– Promote agency programs and research through media appearances and presentations to external organizations.
– Contribute to a team culture that is purpose-driven and values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Essential Skills
– Excellent personal judgment and high level of professionalism, including the ability to diplomatically liaise with intergovernmental contacts as well as internal agency stakeholders.
– Strong attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and effectively delegate to junior and senior team members.
– Capable of juggling complicated approval processes and gathering feedback from multiple internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
– Exceptional written communication skills with experience crafting communications to reach different audiences through a variety of mediums.
– Excellent verbal communication skills with experience or interest in public speaking and presenting.
– Ability to scenario plan and ascertain political and reputational risks across the short and long term.
Preferred Qualifications
– A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with elected officials through an intergovernmental capacity, in an elected office, or on a political campaign.
– Knowledge of legislative processes in New York State and New York City.
– Prior work experience in the elections, ethics, or campaign finance policy space.
– Previous supervisory experience leading a small team (1-2 people).
– Project management skills and experience managing documents through multiple revisions and edits.
– Public speaking skills and experience presenting virtually or in person on specialized topics.
– Interest in evaluating how local, state, national, and international government structures and laws impact policy implementation and real-world program delivery.
– Ability to communicate in a language other than English.
Additional Information
The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training, coaching), wellness programs, and much more!
The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact access@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800.
How to Apply
All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York (https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/)
– Please search and apply to the job ID number listed above.
– Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
– Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
For more information on careers with the NYC Campaign Finance Board visit our website at https://www.nyccfb.info/ to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.