Workplace Communications Strategist

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

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.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Affairs division engages New Yorkers informs them about elections and boosts their participation in the democratic process.
Our strategic goals are to make election information accessible and relevant increase engagement with underrepresented communities and cultivate a team that reflects our core values of purpose curiosity creativity and collaboration.
The division includes Marketing and Digital Communications Partnerships and Outreach Product Management and Operations and Public Relations. Our divisions work includes publishing the citywide Voter Guide running the official citywide Debates Program and managing the voter engagement initiative NYC Votes.
Within Public Affairs the Public Relations team works with journalists to navigate and report on complex campaign finance issues establishes best practices on communicating internally and externally about elections and voting using inclusive language and the NYC Debates program providing the public with a clear view of citywide candidates positions on voters top priorities.
The Workplace Communications Strategist is a new position reporting to the Director of Public Relations and will be responsible for designing developing and implementing internal communications systems and strategies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop a comprehensive internal communications strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders including a regular calendar of planned updates as well as a structure for adhoc crisis or emergency communications
Orient all communications toward bolstering staff engagement
Design and drive an internal communications approach that encourages alignment and understanding among staff of the agencys mission goals and initiatives and encourages adoption of policies and systems through clear and consistent messaging
Oversee daytoday planning and execution of internal communications system and approach including drafting clear and concise memos presentations intranet content etc.
Establish and develop relationships with stakeholders across the agency to ensure internal messaging is aligned across channels and represents consistent and intentional themes tone look and feel
Measure effectiveness of internal communications and staff engagement efforts
Serve as a resource across divisions and functional units to collaborate advise and align communications planning
Provide strategic communications counsel to agency leadership and staff on internal communications best practices

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

Prior experience with internal communications corporate communications or employee engagement
Knowledge of or interest in city government local politics democracy issues

Skills

Exceptional writing editing verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Highly organized with strong time and project management skills
Effective troubleshooting and problemsolving
Strong attention to detail
Professionalism in communicating with internal and external stakeholders

Abilities

Ability to synthesize complex materials and to craft creative persuasive language and compelling messaging for diverse audiences
Ability to manage sensitive content and communicate thoughtfully to internal audiences
Ability to work effectively and build relationships within all levels of an organization from senior leadership to junior staff
Ability to work effectively across multiple functions prioritize and multitask

Other

Passionate about collaboration building positive workplace culture and community commitment to fostering an inclusive environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

46 years experience working in communications public relations journalism copywriting or similar role
Experience working in politics government mission or advocacy work



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.


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 and coaching) wellness programs and much more!

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 Educations website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

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).

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.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in 1 above; or

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