Campaign Finance Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay

Salary: $64,027.60 (Pay Range: 9)

Schedule

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours/days will vary depending upon the needs of the department during the election cycle.

About the Role

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. We’re looking for someone with a love of numbers and financial puzzles, as well as forensic accounting skills. You should have excellent organizational skills, great customer service, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. We value business acumen, leadership, problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, flexibility, and adaptability.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of three campaign finance auditors.
• Assist campaign and political action committees with complex campaign finance filing and reporting issues.
• Work with candidates, officeholders, and campaign treasurers to ensure compliance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Secretary of State (SOS) directives.
• Collaborate with other government agencies, especially the SOS, regarding campaign finance filings.
• Prepare referrals to the Ohio Elections Integrity Unit for campaign finance violations and correspond with Integrity Unit staff as needed.
• Ensure notifications to file campaign finance reports are mailed in accordance with State laws.
• Review staff’s correspondence to campaign committees.
• Prepare, update, and present campaign finance seminars.
• Develop and implement effective departmental trainings.
• Attend continuing education sessions as required.
• Keep the campaign finance program up to date and assist management with special projects related to Candidate and Petition Services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental work plans and maintain an effective productivity schedule.
• Safeguard sensitive documents and supplies, and maintain inventory of department’s forms and supplies.
• Order all election-related documents and materials in a timely manner.
• Assist with the management and evaluation of department staff.
• Assume responsibility for department staff in the absence of the manager and assistant manager.
• Notify appropriate departments when changes occur that could affect the election process.
• Ensure duties are conducted according to NVRA and HAVA procedures.
• Enforce policies and procedures mandated by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
• Perform all other duties assigned, delegated, or required of the Candidate and Petition Services Campaign Finance Coordinator, as well as those prescribed by law.

Growth Opportunities

• Enhance your ability to work professionally under stress and tight deadlines.
• Improve interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and the public.
• Develop leadership, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Grow customer service and organizational skills.
• Strengthen strategic planning abilities.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance, wellness incentives, and 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