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  • Voter Services Clerk
    Employer: Seminole County
    Location: Sanford, FL
    Category: Voter Services

    The Voter Services Clerk serves as the primary customer service representative for the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office. This position is responsible for the accurate maintenance and entry of voter registration information, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of voter data, and providing essential assistance to voters, including answering inquiries and processing voter-related documents. The Clerk will also be involved in various clerical and administrative tasks associated with voter services, ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal election laws. Responsibilities include processing new voter registrations, updates or changes to existing registrations, vote-by-mail ballot requests, and returns, as well as petition verifications and other voter record-related tasks, providing accurate voter registration and election information to the public in person, by phone, or via mail, in accordance with Florida state laws, regulations, and procedures, conducting research to resolve issues related to voter registration records, utilizing sources both within the voter database and external government websites or online resources, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of voter registration records by verifying information, validating signatures on candidate and initiative petitions, maintaining and update street maintenance files to ensure an up-to-date and accurate residential address database for Seminole County.

    Salary: $17 – $22 Hourly.

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  • Regional Services Technician
    Employer: Hart InterCivic
    Location: Harris County, TX
    Category: Technician

    A Harris Regional Services Technician responds to all customer requests ranging from training requests to phone support requests, to onsite repair of voting equipment requests. This individual is one of the local customer support routes. The position requires residency in Harris County, Texas. The Regional Service Technician handles all Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests for external customers for all Hart InterCivic Verity products within his/her region and provides on-site customer support and troubleshooting on an as-needed basis.

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Customer Technical Support, Repair and Maintenance Support, Customer RElationship Management, Documentation and Tracking Responsibilities

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  • Elections Technician
    Employer: Marion County
    Location: Salem, OR
    Category: Technician

    Marion County is seeking a motivated individual to serve as an Election Technician. In this critical role, you will oversee the daily management and administration of voter registration files. As an Election Technician, you will play a key role in facilitating voter access, maintaining election integrity, and ensuring smooth election operations. If you are passionate about elections and public service, we encourage you to apply and join our team in making a meaningful impact. Provides assistance to the Elections and Recording Manager. Assumes primary responsibility for specific technical and operational functions of the elections process for Marion County. Manages multiple tasks in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Does related work as required.

    Salary: $22.81 – $30.56 Hourly

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  • Voter Services Supervisor
    Employer: King County
    Location: Renton, WA
    Category: Supervisor

    The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to “get stuff done”. The Voter Services Supervisor position in the Elections Department combines an exciting, fast paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative and fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done. This position reports to the Voter Services Manager and provides support for the Voter Services program. The person who fills this role will oversee the check-in process for building visitors, processing incoming mail, in-person customer service, signature verification for petitions, voting centers, and voter registration maintenance and support for paper registrations, online voter registrations, and registrations received through the Department of Licensing.

    Salary: $40.24 – $51.00 Hourly.

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  • Senior Elections Supervisor
    Employer: Placer County
    Location: Auburn, CA
    Category: Supervisor

    The Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office has a current vacancy for a Senior Elections Supervisor. The Office is looking for someone with experience in the development, supervision, and administration of elections programs. The ideal candidate will have supervised in an elections office or similar agency that emphasizes cooperation, accountability and transparency and has the ability to communicate effectively with management, staff, other county departments, jurisdictions and the voters of Placer County. To learn more about the Elections Division of the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office please click here.

    In addition to the minimum education and experience, the ideal candidate will possess experience and vision in the following areas:
    State and federal election laws
    Voting systems
    General operating policies and functions of the California Secretary of State’s Office
    Best practices and current trends in successful election administration, community education and outreach programs
    Principles and techniques of effective employee supervision and development, training, management practices and public administration.

    This recruitment will remain open until filled with an initial application screening deadline of 5:00 PM on March 5, 2025 for immediate consideration. Applications received after this date will be screened on a bi-weekly basis until the position is filled.

    Salary: $69,056.00 – $86,195.20/year

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  • Mail Ballot Elections Supervisor
    Employer: Dallas County
    Location: Dallas , TX
    Category: Supervisor

    Assists with managing the administration and operation of an election program area, to include program planning, supervising the work of others, establishing goals and objectives, developing schedules, priorities and standards for achieving goals, and coordinating and evaluating program activities. Management Scope: Supervises exempt and non-exempt staff. Responsibilities 1. Assists management by planning, organizing, delegating and overseeing the daily operations of one or more areas of responsibility associated with the election process. 2. Oversees the election program area to ensure staffing coverage is adequate, and productivity standards are met and are effective; develops and implements goals and objectives, performance measures and techniques to evaluate programmatic activities; reviews correspondence and reports from local, state and/or federal agencies; analyzes statistical data and prepares and maintains related reports. 3. Researches and maintains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable laws, policies and procedures to effectively communicate with staff, and acts as liaison and departmental representative to elected officials, political representatives, candidates, judges, contracting customers, vendors, general public, and/or other county, state and federal representatives to resolve problems, answer questions, provide assistance and modify policies/procedures. 4. Hires and trains supervisory and support staff, evaluates performance and initiates disciplinary actions; coordinates and monitors scheduling, productivity and workloads. 5. Assists in budget preparation and maintains related data and reports. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Salary Range: $4666 – $5822

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  • Ballot Processing Supervisor
    Employer: King County
    Location: Renton, WA
    Category: Supervisor

    This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!

    The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to “get stuff done”. The Ballot Processing Supervisor position in the Elections Department combines an exciting, fast paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in an innovative and fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done.

    This position reports to the Ballot Processing Manager and provides support for the Ballot Processing program, including Ballot Opening and Inspection, Scanning, and Ballot Review as well as supervising results tabulation and posting to the web. This position is also responsible for planning and executing tabulation system Logic & Accuracy tests, audits, system upgrades and recount activities as well as assisting the Ballot Processing Manager with the Observer Program. The person in this role will supervise between 3 full time staff and up to 200 temporary staff depending on the size of the election or recount.

    Salary: $40.24 – $51.00 Hourly

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  • Physical Security Specialist
    Employer: Palm Beach County
    Location: Palm Beach, FL
    Category: Specialist

    This position is responsible for administration of the physical security programs in a manner consistent with Supervisor of Elections Office policies, procedures, quality standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. These programs include conducting facility security risk assessments, assisting with access control, monitoring alarms and CCTV systems, and providing security related training. Must be organized and personable with a great attitude, be able to work well in a team environment, and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent work ethic, including consistent performance, integrity, reliability, and attendance, is a must. Candidate must be detail-oriented and understand the importance of security and safety for all. Must be available 24/7 365, be able to handle simultaneous projects, and be a self-starter.

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  • Election Specialist, Candidate Services
    Employer: Palm Beach County
    Location: West Palm Beach, FL
    Category: Specialist

    This position is responsible for the management and execution of services provided to candidates, political committees, electioneering communication organizations, political parties, community development districts, and special taxing districts. This includes establishing and maintaining an organized system for managing the required forms and records associated with filing and qualifying for office, candidate petitions, campaign finance reporting, financial disclosures, initiative petitions, and other related activities. Candidate Services staff must be organized and personable with a great attitude, be able to work well in a team environment, and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent work ethic, including consistent performance, integrity, reliability, and attendance, is a must. Must be detail-oriented, be able to handle simultaneous projects, and be a self-starter.

    Salary: Hourly range: $21.63 – $24.04

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  • Research Scientist
    Employer: MIT Election Data and Science Lab
    Location: Cambridge, MA
    Category: Research

    Political Science – MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL), to oversee the data science workflow of the lab’s election-related data collection, processing, and dissemination efforts including assisting the director with designing and implementing research projects, gathering and analyzing data, designing research protocols, and documenting results; managing data science and quality control for the 2018 release of the Elections Performance Index (EPI); acquiring data from government sources and designing protocols to update indicators not provided by government sources; assisting with redistricting data collection/dissemination efforts; working with web designers to update EPI website and creating original content for MEDSL website; onboarding and monitoring the work of students/research support associates; tracking scholarship in the field of election science; and performing other data science/administrative/reporting duties as assigned. MEDSL aims to improve the democratic experience for all U.S. voters by applying scientific principles to how elections are studied and administered.

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  • Manager, Professional Services
    Employer: Hart InterCivic
    Location:  
    Category: Manager

    SUMMARY:
    Project Managers at Hart InterCivic are highly motivated “self-starters” who are enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service. Working with other members of the Professional Services and Operations teams, the Project Manager directs activity, solves problems, and develops lasting and strong relationships with our customers. Hart InterCivic’s unique and industry-known culture of innovation, transparency, and customer-centric focus creates an environment where team members will continually grow and be challenged to develop their careers.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    Project Management
     Develop project plans and applicable subordinate plans, including identification of risks and contingency plans.
     Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
     Direct and coordinate activities to ensure project progresses on schedule.
     Modify schedules and plans as required in response to changing project dynamics.
     Properly close each project by documenting, analyzing, and presenting lessons learned through a Close Report.
     Assess client needs throughout the project and manage those needs, expectations and relationships.
     Create a strong client relationship that encourages questions and participation.

    Technical Subject Matter Expert
     Acquire an expert level of knowledge of the Verity and Vanguard voting systems
     Provide technical advice and resolve problems.

    Training
     Provide high quality, technical training to adult learners.
     Provide training on voting system hardware and software applications.
     Assess the success of your training session for each participant.

    QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Proficiency in project management processes and tools,
    • Strong customer-orientation,
    • Ability to facilitate change in organizations,
    • Strong customer presentation skills,
    • Organized and disciplined,
    • Highly energetic, creative, professionally assertive,
    • Ability to build long-term client relationships,
    • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time,
    • Demonstrated initiative/”self-starter” – assume responsibility for work and take initiative,

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or the equivalent, is required. Computer literacy is required. Elections administration experience is preferred. Project Management certification (PMP) s preferred, or five years project management experience in lieu of certification.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This job requires significant amounts of travel. While the job should typically demand an average of 75% time spent in travel, during critical points in an installation more travel may be required. In order to accomplish problem analysis and troubleshooting of computer hardware, employees should be able to lift thirty pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  • IT Assistant Manager
    Employer: Palm Beach County
    Location: Palm Beach, FL
    Category: Manager

    The Assistant IT Manager plays a supportive role in the smooth operation of the IT department, ensuring that both the technical infrastructure and the team are aligned with the organization’s goals. This position involves collaborating closely with the Election Technology Director to oversee the implementation of technology solutions that meet the needs of the organization. The Assistant IT Manager helps maintain an efficient and effective IT environment.

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  • Elections Warehouse Manager
    Employer: Dallas County
    Location: Dallas, TX
    Category: Manager

    Manages warehouse staff and functions, to include, equipment maintenance and repair, and supply inventory. Management Scope: Manages approximately twenty (20) warehouse personnel. Responsibilities: 1. Supervises all personnel assigned to the elections warehouse, to include hiring, directing, evaluating, disciplining and terminating employees. 2. Provides systems training to warehouse personnel and governmental entities that rent equipment from Dallas County. 3. Manages the maintenance of current systems and schedules maintenance calls for election day. 4. Coordinates the early voting process, ensuring equipment is assigned to appropriate locations. 5. Assist with budget preparation. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Salary Range: $4666-$7279

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  • Elections Manager
    Employer: Douglas County
    Location: Omaha, NE
    Category: Manager

    Incumbent works under the direction of the Election Commissioner or designee, providing direction in the management of commission staff and the administration of elections in adherence to Federal, State and Local statutes.

    Essential Functions: Manage office and field operations (e.g. voter registration, voter education and outreach, community communications, election mapping, computer systems, election databases, candidate filings, ballot preparation, absentee voting, poll worker recruitment and training, polling place management, election day logistics, vote tabulation and reporting, payroll, and purchasing). Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public. Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. Supervise assigned staff (e.g. hiring, orienting, training, monitoring, evaluating, recommending personnel actions). Assist in planning, implementation, administration and evaluation of Election Commission plans, policies and procedures. Monitor federal and state legislation related to the election process and recommend changes in practices and procedures. Implement and ensure adherence to federal government regulations governing voter registration and election processes as defined in the Help America Vote Act. Assist in preparing and managing the Election Commission budget. Coordinate Election Commission functions with other departments, outside agencies and private contractors. Use GIS and mapping software, proofing election boundaries and precincts. Promote a safe working environment for employees. Plan and organize a personal work schedule, set priorities and meet deadlines. Oversee counting and canvass boards. Perform special projects. Prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence, and other departmental documents. Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business. Report to work at assigned work location with regular, consistent attendance. Perform other related duties as assigned and directed.

    Salary: $6,963.93 – $11,143.93 Monthly

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  • Elections and Recording Manager
    Employer: Marion County
    Location: Salem, OR
    Category: Manager

    The County Clerk’s Office is responsible for conducting elections, issuing marriage licenses, recording specified documents, maintaining official records and coordinating the Board of Property Tax Appeal as required by law. The Elections and Recording Manager is responsible for managing the technical and administrative activities of licensing and recording, elections, maintenance of official records, and coordinating the Board of Property Tax Appeals. This individual also serves as the County’s Records Officer’s designee and ensures that recording activities comply with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and rules. Specific functions include records storage, microfilming and digital imaging operations, retention and disposition scheduling, archival storage and information management. This individual works closely and cooperatively with the County Clerk to ensure the County Clerk remains informed of all critical issues. This individual may also represent the County Clerk in public meetings and presentations.

    Salary: $89,481.60 – $119,870.40 Annually

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  • Information Technology Manager
    Employer: Sarasota County
    Location: Sarasota, FL
    Category: IT

    The Information Technology (IT) manager plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing the technological infrastructure essential for conducting secure, efficient and accurate elections. The IT manager is responsible for the general management of the IT department staff and engages in technical, administrative and supervisory work, including interaction with directors, other managers and departments, vendors and county and state agencies. The manager must maintain knowledge of all IT and technical systems used to support the operations of the elections office.

    Compensation
    Annual Salary Range: $67,912 – $115,460

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  • Candidate Services Coordinator
    Employer: Seminole County
    Location: Sanford, FL
    Category: Coordinator

    The Candidate Services Coordinator is a key member of the Supervisor of Elections Office, responsible for ensuring smooth administrative operations with a focus on candidate services and assists with accounting functions and payroll processing. This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position is responsible for managing the candidate qualifying process, serving as primary point of contact for candidates, maintaining accurate records related to candidate filings, financial disclosures, and other required documentation, and coordinating candidate workshops and providing training on election procedures and campaign finance rules.

    Salary: $36,000 – $46,000 Annually.

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  • Administrative Services Coordinator
    Employer: Seminole County
    Location: Sanford, FL
    Category: Coordinator

    The Administrative Services Coordinator is a key member of the Supervisor of Elections Office, responsible for ensuring smooth administrative operations with a focus on accounting functions, candidate services, and payroll processing. This position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to effectively handle multiple responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position is responsible for accounts payable and receivable tasks, including processing invoices and payments, reconciling financial transactions and preparing monthly reports for review, assisting with budget preparation, tracking, and forecasting in collaboration with senior staff, ensuring compliance with state and local financial policies and procedures, and oversight of candidate qualifying and maintaining related reports and records.

    Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 Annually

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  • Administrative Coordinator (Spanish Language Program)
    Employer: Dallas County
    Location: Dallas, TX
    Category: Coordinator

    Assists with the planning and coordinating of day-to-day fiscal, administrative and operational activities for a defined funded program or project to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with established priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications. Responsibilities:  1. Assists in developing and scheduling program work plan in accordance with specifications and funding limitations; oversees daily operations and coordinates activities of program; determines priorities. 2. Assists in ensuring the service delivery network meets the needs of the intended population, reflects the objectives and intent of the program or project, and meets applicable federal guidelines. 3. Assists in coordinating activities of program with interrelated activities of other programs, departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with appropriate policies, procedures and specifications. 4. Assists in evaluating program effectiveness to develop improved methods; devises evaluation methodology and implements; analyzing results and recommends and/or takes appropriate action. 5. Assists in writing, editing, and coordinating the development of promotional, educational, and training materials, newsletters, or brochures, as appropriate to the program. 6. Assists in collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; maintaining program/project records and statistical information. 7. Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program. 8. Assists with the preparation of periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies. 9. Performs other duties as assigned.

    Salary Range: $24.22-$30.22/hour

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  • Customer Support Consultant
    Employer: Hart InterCivic
    Location:  
    Category: Consultant

    A Customer Support Center Consultant Level 1 (CSC 1) responds to requests for assistance from Hart InterCivic customers for all Hart InterCivic products. The CSC I’s primary responsibilities are to:

    – Answer, resolve and route customer queries
    – Maintain professionalism and “customer first” approach in stressful situations
    – Acquire, demonstrate, and maintain depth of knowledge with all Hart products and product documentation to
    best support Hart customers
    – Acquire and maintain functional support-level knowledge of unique customer requirements and their
    implementation in Hart products
    – Provide data tracking, reporting, and analytics for CSC projects
    – Manage and maintain the security of Hart’s assets and customer information
    – Serve as a backup/overflow resource Technical Services Workstation deployment and RMA management.

    The CSC I must possess the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with customers and employees.

    Under general direction, the CSC I performs a variety of complex duties to provide information systems and technology support for Hart voting and election management system solutions to internal and external customers; maintains operating stability and efficiency, and ensures the security of operations and company resources; organizes desktop and notebook systems and infrastructure; provides internal and external user training and support both in the office and in the field as required, provides support to the supply chain team, documents work, and works with Depot Repair group to minimize equipment repair cycle time(s). Also performs other duties as assigned.

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  • County Clerk - Elections & Recording Principal Manager
    Employer: Lane County
    Location: Eugene, OR
    Category: Clerk

    Lane County is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as County Clerk and Election & Recording Principal Manager, overseeing critical functions that uphold the integrity of our democratic processes and public records. This pivotal role leads a dedicated team committed to excellence, accuracy, and service to our community.

    As County Clerk, you will:

    Plan, organize, and conduct all federal, state, and local elections.
    Oversee voter registration, property tax appeals, and permanent real property records.
    Manage marriage licensing, domestic partnership registrations, and archived records.
    Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws governing elections and records.
    Lead a team of 14 full-time employees, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency.
    Prepare and analyze data, manage budgets, and oversee technology solutions that support Clerk operations.

    This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you’ll serve as Lane County’s Clerk and Election & Recording Principal Manager, working under the direction of the Director of Operations to deliver services that affect all residents.

    Salary: $112,091.20-$153,462.40 Annually.

     

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  • Language Outreach & Assistance Coordinator (Chinese)
    Employer: King County
    Location: Renton, WA
    Category: Bilingual Coordinator

    This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process! The Department of Elections is searching for energetic and resourceful professionals who like to “get stuff done”. The Language Access and Outreach Coordinator position in the Elections Department combines an exciting, fast paced environment with the opportunity to cultivate talents and apply a variety of skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment and will not hesitate to roll up both sleeves, work hard, have fun, and get the job done.

    The Language Services and Community Engagement Team at King County Elections provides language access work for the whole Elections Department, translating election materials into six languages (Chinese, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese). In addition, the Team works collaboratively across Department and with community to identify and remove barriers to voting. These communities include those who are disabled, experiencing houselessness, immigrants, youth, and those with limited mobility.

    This team is recruiting a Language Access and Outreach Coordinator who will support the program for the Chinese language. This position provides bilingual assistance, translation, and community outreach support. This individual must be able to read, write, understand, and speak Chinese at the language proficiency testing level used by the Department. In addition, as part of the community engagement program, this individual will participate in voter registration and voter education activities with community partners and provide support to our Voter Education Fund partners. This position will provide language access assistance to our communications team and administrative support to other election work groups as needed.

    Salary: $38.37 – $48.64 Hourly

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  • Deputy Elections Administrator
    Employer: Collin County
    Location: McKinney, TX
    Category: Administration

    Job Description
    Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Elections Administrator. This position manages and supervises the department by handling the election process and election personnel, assisting with administrative and clerical support, preparing contracts and cost records, assisting in hiring and firing decisions and requisition approval. Related duties include submitting actual cost records for payment, tabulating and reporting votes, supervising early voting coordinators, voter registration coordinators, and other clerical personnel, and acting as the state funds management liaison. Performs related duties as required. Work is performed under the direction of the Elections Administrator.

    Candidates must possess a broad knowledge, normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree. At least two years of related experience are required. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License and have the ability to read election codes and documents.

    Workplace and Benefits
    Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

    You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

    COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Compensation
    Starting Salary: $86,701 per year

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  • Online Voting System Product Owner
    Employer: Free Democracy Foundation
    Location:  
    Category:

    About the Free Democracy Foundation:
    Democratic participation and representation are crucial in a vibrant and sustainable democracy. The general decline in voter turnout and the loss of public faith in the legitimacy of elections constitute an increasing threat to democracy in the U.S. and around the world. If we are to reverse this democratic backslide, it is imperative to make democratic participation a pivotal part of the answer to the challenges in the 21st century.

    The Free Democracy Foundation seeks to increase trust in democracy by supporting new, innovative ways to help all eligible voters access a ballot safely and know their vote counts. Free Democracy is furthering this mission by:

    Supporting technology solutions to make voting more convenient, accessible and verifiable, including by supporting the development of an open source cryptographic protocol to facilitate end-to-end verifiable mobile voting;
    Making the technology solutions available, including by providing the enabling technology to third-party vendors to develop, market, and implement for use in public elections; and
    Educating democratic stakeholders to be informed users of end-to-end verifiable internet voting technology.

    About the Role:
    We are seeking an experienced and innovative Online Voting System Product Owner to work with independent vendors to design and develop accessible, usable, and scalable online voting solutions using the open source cryptographic protocol we are currently developing. As the Product Owner under contract, you will play a pivotal role in bringing systems to market to facilitate secure, end-to-end verifiable mobile voting that makes voting more accessible, transparent, and verifiable.
    As a key public-facing technical leader, you will work alongside the CEO and Board to champion our technology through clear communication, technical expertise, and thoughtful engagement with the election technology community. Your role combines product and technical leadership with public advocacy, helping to drive adoption and acceptance of secure mobile voting solutions through both technical excellence and effective stakeholder engagement.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Product Vision and Strategic Leadership
    Define and maintain product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals
    Develop and manage product roadmap for protocol adoption and implementation
    Create and maintain product backlog with clear, well-defined user stories
    Define success metrics and KPIs for product implementations
    Monitor emerging trends in election technology and voting systems
    Identify opportunities for product enhancement and market expansion
    Contribute to broader conversations around secure mobile voting

    Technical Leadership and System Development
    Guide technical direction and architecture recommendations for vendor implementations
    Develop technical standards and best practices documentation
    Lead technical risk assessment reviews with implementation partners
    Ensure system compatibility with third-party data, including voter registration databases and election management systems
    Develop cross-platform solutions for various devices and operating systems
    Facilitate the integration of VoteHub SDK and cryptographic protocols
    Conduct rigorous testing, including stress tests, usability tests, and security audits

    Vendor Management and Partnerships
    Lead vendor evaluation and selection processes
    Define integration requirements and success criteria
    Guide vendors on scalability, performance, and security objectives
    Review and approve vendor proposals and implementation approaches
    Monitor vendor progress and ensure alignment with product vision
    Work with Foundation’s Board and CEO to engage prospective vendors

    Stakeholder Management and Communication
    Serve as primary liaison between technical teams, vendors, and election officials
    Facilitate requirements gathering sessions with diverse stakeholder groups
    Communicate product decisions and trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences
    Build and maintain relationships with key players in the election technology ecosystem
    Present product vision and roadmap to external partners and industry events
    Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive interfaces

    Quality and Compliance
    Create detailed product requirements documents and acceptance criteria
    Define and maintain quality standards for all product implementations
    Ensure compliance with election system standards, regulations, and industry best practices
    Lead user research and usability testing initiatives
    Review and approve product designs and technical specifications
    Work closely with cybersecurity experts to proactively address potential threats

    Required Skills and Qualifications:
    5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager
    Proven track record of delivering complex technical products
    Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and product management practices
    Experience with security-critical systems or government technology
    Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience in election technology or government digital services
    Knowledge of cryptographic systems and security protocols
    Familiarity with relevant standards (VVSG, ISO 27001)
    Track record of public speaking or thought leadership
    Experience managing technical partnerships or vendor relationships

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February 20, 2025

Legislation Update
States consider options to ensure that noncitizens aren’t voting

By Wendy Underhill
National Conference of State Legislatures

What a difference a century can make in deciding who can vote.

Before 1925, states went back and forth between permitting noncitizens to vote and requiring citizenship as a qualification. Most states at some point allowed noncitizens to vote, a little-known fact examined by the political scientist Ron Hayduk in the Journal of International Migration and Integration.

Fast forward 100 years: Nowhere in the nation is it permissible for noncitizens to vote in federal elections after the passage of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act in 1996.

Still, legislation to clarify that noncitizens can’t vote in state elections has been ticking up since 2021, with a growing number of states considering ways to ensure noncitizens aren’t casting ballots. In 2025, over 100 bills have already been introduced addressing voting and citizenship.

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