Campaign Finance Coordinator

(Unclassified) FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary: $64,027.60 Pay Range: 9 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 What do we want you to bring to the table? 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. What do you need to have? Bachelor’s Degree preferred or 2-4 years’ experience in a management role with direct staff supervision. 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. You’ll need to have a demonstrated understanding of campaign finance auditing and concepts. What will you be doing? You will be leading a team of three campaign finance auditors. In a typical day you will be assisting campaign and political action committees with complex campaign finance filing and reporting issues. You will work with candidates, officeholders and campaign treasures to ensure compliance with the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) and Ohio Secretary of State (SOS) directives. You will work with other government agencies as it relates to campaign finance filings, especially the SOS. You will prepare referrals to the Ohio Elections Integrity Unit for campaign finance violations and correspond as needed with Integrity Unit staff. You’ll be ensuring that notifications to file campaign finance reports are mailed in accordance with State laws, and you’ll be reviewing your staff’s correspondence to campaign committees. You will be responsible for preparing, updating and presenting campaign finance seminars as well as development and implementation of effective departmental trainings. You will attend any and all continuing education sessions required. You’ll ensure that the campaign finance program is kept up to date and will also assist management in completing all special projects related to Candidate and Petition Services. You’ll be assisting in the development and implementation of departmental work plans and maintaining an effective productivity schedule. You will also assist in safeguarding sensitive documents and supplies as well as assisting in maintaining inventory of department’s forms and supplies. You’ll assist in ordering all election-related documents and materials in a timely manner. You’ll assist with the management and evaluation of department staff, and will assume responsibility for the department staff in the absence of the manager and assistant manager. You will also notify the appropriate departments when changes occur that could affect the election process. You will ensure duties are conducted according to NVRA and HAVA procedures; you will enforce the policies and procedures mandated by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. You will perform all other duties assigned, delegated or required of the Candidate and Petition Services Campaign Finance Coordinator as well as those prescribed by law. How you’ll grow from this job? You will enhance your ability to in a professional manner under stress when confronted with tight deadlines. You will improve your interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and the public. You will see heightened leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. You will grow your customer service skills. Demonstrates excellent organizational and strategic planning skills Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance What can we offer you for all of your hard work? 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 Our Mission The Mission of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to serve the citizens of Cuyahoga County by faithfully conducting the election process through which they choose their representatives. The principal role of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to perform the fundamental and vital functions of administering our elections. In carrying out its mission, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will seek to achieve the following objectives: To provide access and opportunity for all citizens to participate in the electoral process To provide prompt and accurate election results To conduct all activities in a way that assures equal opportunity for all employees and citizens To conduct all such action in the most effective and efficient manner To perform all other duties as prescribed by law of the State of Ohio and the rules of the chief election official, the Secretary of State Reasonable accommodation is available to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability that needs to be accommodated, please contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended relative to overtime compensation. 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