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Job Description
The New York City Campaign Finance Board manages New York Citys small donor democracy program and educates and engages voters via NYC Votes. The CFB has enjoyed a tremendous arc of progress over its 30year 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 Citys small donor democracy program.
We are dedicated to making New York Citys local democracy more open transparent and equitable. You would be working with a team that is missiondriven and committed to continuous improvement.
The Marketing and Digital Communications unit leads the toplevel marketing and communications strategy for the CFB and creates the strategy behind all publicfacing materials that directly engage and serve the needs of five million New Yorkers in thirteen languages.
If youre a skilled visual storyteller with a knack for creative problem solving come join our team! This position would report to the Senior Art Director within the Marketing and Digital Communications Unit creating print and digital materials to help boost civic participation in NYC. The ideal candidate would work well independently and alongside other collaborators with an inclusive mindset and wellversed in accessible design. Please note a portfolio of past work will be required for all applications. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Creating informational and outreach materials for voter education and engagement.
Producing illustrations and infographics for social media and website graphics.
Supports in the quality assurance (QA) and review of multilingual digital and outofhome (OOH) assets for all seasonal Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaigns
Sharing creative ideas and collaborating with internal Design and Content teams and external vendors.
Researching and staying up to date on industry trends and techniques.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES & OTHER BEHAVIORS (KSAOs)
Were seeking individuals eager to make an impact even if they dont tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences nontraditional education pathways practical knowhow and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If youre ready to learn and grow with us we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.
Knowledge
Advanced understanding of typography layout balance and color.
Knowledge of fundamental design standards (kerning leading rags etc.)
Intermediate knowledge and experience with print production.
Knowledge and experience in accessibility design.
Skills
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign Adobe Acrobat).
Excellent interpersonal skills and communicator.
Abilities
Strong critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
Ability to remain flexible and calm while managing a high volume of work.
Other/Preferred
At least 2 years of professional graphic design experience.
Knowledge of language other than English preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Figma and Adobe After Effects.
Experience with designing for multicultural and multilingual communities
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of trends on social media.
Demonstrated interest in good government advocacy public service and money in politics.
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 or (212).
How to Apply
All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York ()
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 to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.
Qualifications :
1.A bachelors degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelvesemester credits (or the equivalent of twelvesemester 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 fulltime 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 fouryear 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
