The NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is hiring a Youth Engagement Specialist within its Public Affairs division. This full-time, in-office role is dedicated to expanding voter education and civic participation among young New Yorkers aged 14–24, with a strategic focus on historically underrepresented neighborhoods like the South Bronx and East New York.
Role Overview
Position: Youth Engagement Specialist (Job ID #: 806982)
Status: Full-Time Employee (In-Office)
Salary Range: $80,000.01 – $90,000.00
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Agency Mission: The CFB is an independent, nonpartisan city agency that lowers barriers to political participation via voter guides, public matching funds, and its voter initiative, NYC Votes.
Core Responsibilities
Relationship Management: Build and manage strategic partnerships with city agencies, schools, nonprofits, and advocacy groups. Administer paid partnership opportunities and material distribution in priority neighborhoods.
Education & Programming: Design and facilitate workshops, experiential civic programs, and train-the-trainer sessions for educators. Topics include civic engagement, local history, and campaign finance.
Data & Project Management: Utilize CRM and project management tools to accurately track outreach metrics, run pre/post-event surveys, and collect audience feedback to iterate on programming.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Community Experience: Lived or professional experience implementing youth programming in the South Bronx, East New York, or similar priority NYC communities is highly valued.
Core Competencies: Exceptional facilitation, communication, and relationship-building abilities. Candidates must show strong empathy, adaptability, discernment, and an understanding of structural barriers to youth voting.
Diversity Focus: The CFB strongly encourages applications from people of color/the global majority, multilingual individuals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.