Records management coordinator

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

Records, Data, and Information is a unit that performs all phases of data and documentation intake into our internal applications, including the release and reconciliation of candidate financial disclosure submissions, amendments, and audit responses. We perform data entry for all incoming candidates related to information and provide quality control of the data. We also perform all phases of records intake and scanning/importing – both electronic and paper-based documentation that supports our agency’s auditing and enforcement mandates. We are responsible for identifying, compiling, analyzing, and redacting responsive records for Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and saving the responsive records in an online accessible filing system for internal review and external production.

Records, Data, and Information is also responsible for the agency’s records retention policies and procedures for both onsite paper and electronic records. We maintain administrative and archival records, including all mailings sent by CFB staff. We also manage onsite and offsite records, sending and retrieving files from the agency’s offsite storage facility while maintaining inventories for both records.

Job Description

Responsibilities for this position focus on the records management work of the agency supporting the Assistant Records Management Officer by:

• Organizing the Records Center which require the lifting and carrying of boxes while helping to inventory all records and information.
• Performing work involving records inventory and retrieval.
• Scanning and indexing agency records for on-site, off-site, and archival purposes.
• Documenting the storage and disposal of outdated materials in an archival library or records management system.
• Submitting and retrieving records from off-site storage in preparation for archival/disposal purposes in accordance with City & State regulations.
  
  

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

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and standards for records management
• Familiarity with filing systems (both physical and digital)
• Familiarity with document lifecycle management
  
  

Skills

• Creativity and innovation skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Time-management skills
• Organizational skills such as maintaining and organizing records efficiently
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
  
  

Abilities

• Interpersonal and cross-cultural awareness and understanding, including ability to build collaborative relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
• Team player
• Applying technical expertise
• Detail-oriented
• Drive for results
• Continuous learning and knowledge sharing
  
  

Other

• Understanding of data protection and privacy laws
• General office tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in file organization and management
• Knowledge of records management principles and practices
• Familiarity with information governance and compliance management
• Ability to work effectively with both physical and digital records
  
  

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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.

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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 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 credits in one or more areas relevant to the duties described above, and one year of satisfactory full-time experience relevant to the duties described above; 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.
  
  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.