Workplace Communications Strategist

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

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.

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 division’s 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 ad-hoc, 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 agency’s mission, goals, and initiatives, and encourages adoption of policies and systems through clear and consistent messaging
- Oversee day-to-day 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)

We're seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don't tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you're 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 problem-solving
- 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 multi-task

Other

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 4-6 years’ experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, copywriting, or similar role
- Experience working in politics, government, mission or advocacy work
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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 https://www.nyccfb.info/ to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.
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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 Education’s 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 [email protected] or (212) 409-1800.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

A four-year 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.

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.