Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyBoard of Elections

TitleAssistant Public Information Officer - PCFB

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $55000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 40 N. Pearl Street, 5th Floor

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description As a member of the Public Campaign Finance Unit, the duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Public Information Officer are as follows:

Assist in the creation and posting of social media content for the Public Campaign Finance Board (PCFB) and State Board of Elections (SBOE).

Assist in the preparation, posting, monitoring, management and updating of the PCFB and SBOE webpage and social media accounts.

Assist in the administration of debates for candidates participating in the Public Campaign Finance Program who are seeking election to Statewide office.

Assist with media relations.

Assist with assembling and fulfilling responses to FOIL requests.

Assist with drafting the minutes of Board Meetings, as well as, assembling related documentation, including applicable resolutions, reports and materials.

Assist in making documents on the website accessible and screen-readable to meet State accessibility standards and criteria prior to posting on the website.

Assist with the review and management of PCFB candidate website postings.

This position requires the ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential manner. It also requires proficiency at Word, Excel, Acrobat, Web Development and the routine use of email and a multi-line phone system. Training on website and accessibility software will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications A college degree in communications/media preferred. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in communications and media or other related experience. Experience creating social media content or managing social media in a professional setting is strongly preferred. College or business school studies/training may be substituted in whole/part. Bilingual proficiency a plus.

Additional Comments What we offer:
Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision
and retirement benefits.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Ann O'Bryan

Telephone 518-474-6336

Fax 518-474-1008

Email Address HR@elections.ny.gov

Address

Street 40 N. Pearl Street, 5th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send resume and cover letter including the Vacancy ID# no later than April 24, 2025.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)