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Voter Services Supervisor (Republican)Employer: Lucas County Board of ElectionsLocation: Toledo, OHCategory: Supervisor
Reports to the Directors. Voter Services Supervisor is charged with managing and evaluating staff in accordance with the standards established by the Lucas County Board of Elections including training of said staff (shared responsibility with Democrat).
Responsible for the accurate and timely data entry of all registration information including, but not limited to, new registrations, address changes, deletions, corrections and name changes in the voter registration system (both local and state); Responsible for supervision of all absentee by mail operations including but not limited to, processing absentee applications and assembling/mailing absentee ballot packets to voters as prescribed by law; Responsible for processing of all returned absentee ballots; Responsible for supervising inspection and counting all absentee ballots; Responsible for preparing absentee ballots for tabulation and the balancing of said tabulation as prescribed by law. Assisting in the processing and reviewing of the validity and sufficiency of all candidates, initiative and referendum petitions; Responsible for adhering to all statutory deadlines regarding campaign finance, registration, absentee voting and local options; Responsible for maintaining the supervision of the switchboard operations; Responsible for administrating the processing of the NCOA and Duplicate Lists; Responsible for maintaining confidentiality and business integrity.
Responsible for providing the Directors with periodic written status reports regarding work processed and still outstanding in a format established by the Directors; Responsible for ensuring that a sufficient number of staff are logged into the phone queues at all times. Performs all other duties as assigned, by the Directors, the Board of elections, and/or as prescribed by law. Responsible for daily supervision of operations within the absentee department by mail and in person voting.
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Voter Education & Outreach SpecialistEmployer: Washington Secretary of State's OfficeLocation: Olympia, WACategory: Specialist
This position reports to the Voting Information Services Manager of the Elections Division and works collaboratively to provide outreach and educational services. This position leads onsite customer service to candidates during annual peaks, voters’ pamphlet training for internal staff, organization of printed materials for proofing, fulfillment of outreach materials to stakeholders, and coordinates the printing and distribution of the state Voters’ Pamphlet.
The passage of new legislation (ESHB 2421) increases the business needs to be met by the Secretary of State’s Office. Each May and June, the office must preview and process candidate’s statements to be printed in local county primary pamphlets as well as the processing necessary July through October for the state general election pamphlet.
The Voting Information Services (VIS) team promotes accessible, fair, and accurate elections. Through educational programs and service excellence, we help eligible Washington residents register to vote, file for office, and cast an informed ballot.
VIS exercises visionary leadership to publish the state Voters’ Pamphlet. The team provides voters and candidates with essential tools and training, digestible data and auditing reports, outreach programs and publications. VIS also advises County Auditors in interpretations of federal and state election law to uphold the integrity of election administration throughout the state. These objectives are accomplished through official communications, collaboration with stakeholders, and educational publications including the state Voters’ Pamphlet. The VIS program also acts as liaison for the Office of the Secretary of State.
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Information Services SpecialistEmployer: Illinois State Board of ElectionsLocation: Springfield, ILCategory: Specialist
Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer and the day-to-day supervision of the Information Services Team Leads, independently and as a project team member, develops, maintains, and enhances the State Board of Elections’ Information Systems. Establishes application development task schedules, testing plans and implementation schedules; Performs technical analysis, design, and programming according to SBE standards; Coordinates development, testing and implementation with end-users, technical consultants and IT Staff according to SBE standards. Consults with end-users to determine application goals, requirements, cost, architecture, and impact to existing systems; Provides Level 1 technical support for Agency end-users as well as end-users of other agency-developed systems. Through continuing self-study and/or formal coursework, acquires knowledge of advanced information systems concepts and techniques, productivity tools, election law, and Board policy as they affect Board Information Systems. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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Elections Business Intelligence SpecialistEmployer: Tennessee Secretary of StateLocation: Nashville, TNCategory: Specialist
Summary: Assist in planning and coordinating the computer functions and responsibilities for the Elections Division which includes, but is not limited to: data processing, integrating the statewide voter registration system with county voter registration systems, improve election reporting capabilities; analyzing and resolving technical software issues (25%) for the Division of Elections and 95 county election commission offices, which includes, but is not limited to cybersecurity practices; reviewing and researching regulations, legislation, government codes, and directives relevant to the technical elections operation; including serving as the liaison to the Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury, Local Government; and performing other duties as assigned.
This position is responsible for the accuracy and timely compliance and security of voter registration data, ballot review and approval, producing and analyzing election-related state and federal reports, maintaining and assist in updating elections mobile app.Duties/Responsibilities:
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves problems/issues within the voter registration environment.
• Assist in the administration of the Online Voter Registration (OVR) system and processing of records.
• Assist in the design, maintenance and upgrade of election software to approve ballots, review state agency documents of a provisional voter and generate state reports using data collected from the 95 county election commissions.
• Assist in processing the election results in preparation for certification of each election.
• Assist in reviewing voting systems, voter registration software and electronic pollbooks for election integrity and security.
• Validates and tests solutions to ensure the voting requirements are met.
• Validates report results to ensure voting requirements are met.
• Researches, analyzes, and reports on voter information from a variety of sources.
• Assists in the analysis of source systems and development of a logical/voter data model to determine the reporting capability for available data.
• Gathers and identifies the voter information available from various source systems.
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server.
• Generates standard or custom reports summarizing voter data for review by Tennessee Coordinator of Elections.
• Develops queries for validation of work outputs and source system confirmation.
• Implements reporting solutions using business intelligence data presentation tools.
• Understands business intelligence concepts and methodologies.
• Monitors the voter data warehouse and business systems performance and integrity.
• Documents use cases to ensure the Voter Intelligence solution meets the business requirements.
• Documents business flows for new and existing systems ensuring long-term maintainability.
• Follows proper configuration management and change controls to promote system stability and to provide an audit trail of modifications.
• Evaluates requests from problem management tracking system.
• Provides assistance to Division of Elections in the generation of ad hoc reports.
• Provide basic PC hardware and software support for 95 county election offices.Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience
• B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field and two (2) years relevant Information Technology experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator preferred or able to become certified. DB2 experience helpful.
• Two years’ experience in cybersecurity protection such as PCI, and or HIPPA.
• Must pass a background check for security requirements.Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus the State of Tennessee Benefits Package.
To apply: Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to sos.hr@tn.gov. Please include the position you are applying for in the email subject. Position will be posted until filled.
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Multi-State Project ManagerEmployer: Election Reformers NetworkLocation:Category: Project Management
A growing nonpartisan nonprofit working to modernize U.S. democratic institutions against
polarization is seeking a half-time consultant to help lead an issue campaign.
Election Reformers Network (ERN) is a nonpartisan 501c3 advocacy organization founded in
2017 by election experts with extensive reform experience in the U.S. and overseas. ERN
actively supports systemic reforms such as impartial election administration, electoral college
reform, and independent redistricting.POSITION SUMMARY
The specialist will assist our Vice President of Programs in building and maintaining
relationships with state-level stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include:● Preparing analysis of state election administration structures and laws, and of political
landscape for reform
● Self-directed communication and coalition-building with election officials, nonprofit
organizations, and other actors from across the ideological spectrum;
● Tracking and maintaining relationships across multiple states;
● Clearly communicating and distilling complicated information to interested audiences;
● Scheduling remote conference calls and video calls across multiple time zones;
● Providing input on ERN reports, op-eds and other publications.This role offers a great opportunity to be a part of the solution to the country’s pressing
democracy challenges. ERN is committed to developing election solutions that can gain support
from a wide range of political perspectives; for that reason it is essential that the candidate be
open-minded, non-dogmatic, and skilled at understanding and working with a wide range of
people and perspectives.The specialist will work remotely, most likely on a half-time basis, though the time frame is open
to discussion. The specialist will report to the Executive Director (based in Newton, MA) and
Vice President of Programs (based in Santa Fe, New Mexico).Salary commensurate with experience.
EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
● Minimum qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, or a related field (Master’s or
Law degree preferred)
● The ideal candidate will have at least 8-10 years of experience in one or a combination of
the following areas, ideally in one or more swing states:
o Running a trade or nonprofit association;
o Interacting regularly with state legislators in any capacity;
o Direct responsibility for local, state, or federal issue campaigns
● Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-partisan manner;
● Passion for strengthening American democracy, and a commensurate ability to
understand different political perspectives and work toward broadly supported solutions;
● Flexibility and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team;
● High level of proficiency with cloud-based file sharing;
● Ability to understand and communicate complicated issues, particularly pertaining to
election administration.Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume by email to
avanderklipp@electionreformers.org. No calls please.Election Reformers Network is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise
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from people from across the political spectrum. We are committed to equal employment
opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment. ERN makes consultant decisions
based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political
affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of
income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination
based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at ERN. To perform the essential functions of
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Program Manager III (Director of Election Reform and Management)Employer: Maryland State Board of ElectionsLocation: Annapolis, MDCategory: Management
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
State Board of Elections
151 W. Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Main Purpose Of Job
The Director of the Election Reform and Management Division manages and supports the State’s implementation of the Help America Vote Act, Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, and other federal election laws, develops and implements efforts to improve election administration, and oversees the duties assigned to the Division. The position also manages the State’s provisional voting program conducted by the local boards of elections and the agency’s election judge training program and supports the State’s mail-in voting program. The Division oversees an audit program of the local boards of elections and statewide training and education programs for election officials.
POSITION DUTIES
Directs and coordinates all activities of an agency program or programs, including the State’s provisional voting programs and election official training program.Supports the State’s early voting and mail-in voting programs.
Establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees implementation and
approves revisions;Establishes and evaluates program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives;
Oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);
Develops short and long-range plans for program operations and resources;
Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s);
Oversees development and training of program staff;
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of employees;
Represents the department in a liaison capacity with managers, local election officials, and
officials of other agencies concerning program activities;May promote the program through contacts with interested groups and the general public;
Performs other related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityExperience: Three years of experience in professional work, with at least one year of experience planning, conducting and evaluating a program or project. Experience can be in state or local government, private sector, or non-profit sector. A candidate may substitute two years of experience for a law degree or graduate degree in public administration or public policy.
Notes: Candidates may substitute four years of program management experience for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.1. Knowledge of elections in Maryland and experience administering an election
2. Detail oriented, good organizational skills and strong verbal and writing skills
3. Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
4. Experience supervising employees or volunteers
5. Experience in public speaking
6. Experience in facilitating meetings with stakeholders
7. A law degree or graduate degree in public administration or public policy
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ELECTION HARDWARE MANAGEREmployer: Dallas CountyLocation: Dallas, TXCategory: Management
Brief Description
Manages the lifecycle of election hardware by developing and maintaining processes, policies, systems and measurements. Manages the election hardware inventory; ensures quality control by assigning and deploying equipment; recommends, implements, and utilizes automation and tools to monitor and report on inventory; records and manages licenses, service agreements, and warranties for election hardware and related software/firmware; reviews, analyzes, and evaluates election hardware operations.Detailed Description
Establishes and maintains an inventory of election related assets to include but not limited to ballot marking devices, ballot counters, electronic poll books, mobile networking equipment, computers/laptops, mobile devices, tablets, and related software and peripherals. Plans, monitors, and enforces the usage, tracking, and health of election hardware and software. Plans, monitors, and enforces configuration of election hardware to include installed software, security configuration, and election specific programming/configurations. Provides regular reports and analysis on asset usage and related costs. Documents and provides guidance and training on the usage, tracking, and maintenance of election hardware and related peripherals and software in coordination with vendors and election staff. Manages, trains and guides the work of staff in preparing, deploying, and supporting election hardware. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Salary: 5094.59
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Administrative Services ManagerEmployer: Decatur CountyLocation: Decatur, GACategory: Management
Salary Range: $67,182 – $104,133
Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to manage administrative functions within assigned Departments.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
Manages human resource and personnel functions; assists in developing and implements policies and procedures; advises departmental supervisors regarding human resource practices and issues; resolves and recommends solutions to human resources issues such as discipline, compliance, and workplace regulatory concerns; and manages related functions such as payroll processing, benefits and maintaining personnel files.
Manages financial activities; monitors purchasing decisions; authorizes expenditures of departmental operational funds; assists in developing annual budget; makes recommendations; monitors expenditures against approved budget; and prepares and maintains related documentation.
Manages department accounts payable and receivable functions; reviews and approves invoices; implements internal accounting controls; monitors billing and collection activities and customer accounts; reviews and approves cash receipts and related reports; ensures accurate record keeping of revenues; and maintains related documentation.
Manages procurement activities; prepares procurement documents; manages, reviews and enforces awarded contracts; and ensures compliance with all procurement rules and regulations; and maintains all related documentation.
Manages inventory management activities; implements and maintains automated inventory systems; ensures maintenance of computerized inventory; evaluates minimum/maximum levels of stock to generate appropriate turnover; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; and manages annual physical inventory count.
Manages information technology and phone systems; manages technology service and contract compliance; reviews and approves technology and phone system purchases; conducts training for new and experienced users; answers questions and provides information; troubleshoots problems; consults with vendors; and manages implementation of new and upgraded technology and phone systems as needed.
Compiles and/or tracks various administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to departmental operations; performs basic research as needed; makes applicable calculations; analyzes trends; prepares or generates reports; and maintains records.
Communicates with supervisor, other County departments and employees, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public / Business, Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field required; five years of progressively responsible experience in administrative services, human resources, accounting or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
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Executive Director, Elections at The Pew Charitable TrustsEmployer: Pew Charitable TrustsLocation: Washington, DCCategory: Executive
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. For more than 70 years, we have focused on serving the public, invigorating civic life, conducting nonpartisan research, advancing effective public policies and practices, and achieving tangible results. Through rigorous inquiry and knowledge sharing, we inform and engage public-spirited citizens and organizations, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause. We are a dedicated team of researchers, communicators, advocates, subject matter experts, and professionals working on some of today’s big challenges – and we know we are more effective and creative collectively than we are individually. With Philadelphia as our hometown and the majority of our staff located in Washington, D.C., our U.S. and international staff find working at Pew personally and professionally rewarding.
Wise stewardship of resources allows Pew employees to pursue work that strategically furthers our mission in significant and measurable ways. We collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic partners, public and private organizations, and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and goal-driven initiatives to improve society. Pew attracts top talent, people of integrity who are service-oriented and willing to take on challenging assignments. We provide competitive pay and benefits, ability to telework up to 60%, a healthy work-life balance, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. Pew employees are proud of their colleagues, proud of where they work, and proud of the institution’s reputation.
Pew is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that encourages a culture of belonging and respect; where individuals from all backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.You can learn more about Pew’s work at its website: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Executive Director will guide the efforts of several interested philanthropic funders, which aim to advance evidence-based and nonpartisan solutions that improve the access to, integrity of, and trustworthiness of the U.S. election administration system. This position will lead a team of 3-4 staff to drive transformative investments, and will be accountable for developing investment recommendations, allocating resources to sourcing and due diligence, supporting fundraising, and providing leadership to drive progress and performance. The ideal candidate will have significant and distinguished work experience relevant to election administration and U.S. democracy, managing senior-level professional staff, and working with executive leadership, boards, or donors.
This senior role requires a proven track record of leadership and accomplishment in designing and implementing programs aimed at solving complex and dynamic problems. The individual in this role must understand best, promising, and emerging practices and innovations in the field of election administration, and have well-honed political, strategic and analytical skills. The Executive Director must be flexible and results-oriented, with exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, and experience translating concepts into action, with a proven record of success in developing and implementing innovative strategies and solutions with the engagement of a broad set of stakeholders.
This position will report to the Executive Vice President and Chief Program Officer. The position has a set time frame that could be extended based on the success of the program, funding sources, and board decisions on continued support.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Strategy Setting
– Manage a significant annual budget and projects across the country, lead development and implementation of targeted, effective and measurable strategies that seek to improve policy and practice at the state, local, and federal levels. Manage and oversee day-to-day operations and activities for these initiatives and collaborate closely with the advisory board, project leadership and counterparts at partner institutions to assess progress, refine strategies, and achieve critical milestones.
– Supervise team of investment staff accountable for sourcing, diligence, and structuring investment opportunities and grant management. Empower them to succeed in their roles delivering key elements of the strategy by providing strong leadership and management to staff, including setting measurable goals and targets, establishing work plans and milestones, conducting performance evaluations, using evaluation mechanisms to monitor individual and team achievements, and ensuring staff are adhering to appropriate policies and procedures.
– Continually assess performance against identified objectives, determine when goals are at risk of not being met, identify the causes and, when needed, take appropriate steps to fix any problems in ways that keep the initiative on course.
– Serve as a spokesperson for the partnership to cultivate and engage the public and key constituencies on core issues, including representing the partnership publicly at conferences, seminars, and official forums, authoring articles and other communications, and providing interviews to outside sources. Provide guidance to investment leads serving as spokespersons for their respective areas of expertise and portfolios.
– Analyze relevant opportunities to change policy and practice and design strategies to strengthen U.S. election administration informed by the best available data and research.
– Build and maintain a culture of excellence and accountability, ensure a continuing commitment to inclusion and diversity, establish positive and productive teamwork, effectively manage and coach individual staff, provide appropriate opportunities for professional development.
Relationship and Team Management
– Serve as a thought partner, advisor, and facilitator for donors; cultivate strong, trusted relationships with partners, potentially including high-net worth individuals; manage regular meetings and engagement with the initiative’s governing board and investment advisory group.
– Serve as an ally of organizations leading change on the ground, supporting and influencing funder thinking, practice and actions to respond to field needs.
– Work closely with partners to create and implement strategic plans and identify new opportunities and interventions to support objectives.
– Develop coalitions, partnerships, and co-investments aligned with the strategy and grantmaking.
– Establish and maintain relationships with relevant policymakers and elected officials across the political and ideological spectrum. Liaise with funders and nonprofits focused on elections and other constituencies to advance campaign objectives.
– Build and maintain strong working relationships with leadership at Pew and partner organizations, as well as with key programmatic and operational staff, playing an important role in facilitating the ongoing development of the partnership.
– Participate in fundraising and partner development, cultivation of new donors, and the preparation and submission of funding proposals and reports.
– Oversee project budgets, funding proposals and reports, job descriptions, staff promotion and award nominations, contract, grant and expense reports, news releases, media statements, publications and other work products generated by staff.
– Ensure staff comply with relevant procedures and policies including compliance with federal, state, and local lobbying and ethics laws.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
– At least 15 years of specialized experience in the field gained through professional education, training and experience, including in election administration and/or leading successful campaigns to elevate public policy issues and shape debates among decision makers and the public. Specific experience with U.S. elections is preferred.
– Minimum of eight years of previous direct supervisory experience required including experience managing performance management process for direct reports and providing career development advice and counsel.
– Excellent strategic and program management skills, with a proven ability to analyze complex programs and then lead, develop, execute and evaluate a range of diverse strategies to achieve goals.
– Highly flexible, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, remain attentive to details and identify resources for projects, moving objectives forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
– Demonstrable experience of successfully managing staff, able to develop and manage productive relationships with consultants, partners and others who contribute to the development of a project by anticipating possible outcomes.
– Persuasive, highly articulate, and successful in building support for and commitment to initiatives and ideas among individual donors and donor organizations.
– A strong network of relevant contacts that can provide expert information, analysis, and advice to advance results. Able to leverage relationships to influence positive outcomes. Excellent knowledge of the current trends, principal theories, leading thinkers and major concerns within election administration. Strong operational management acumen. Ability to analyze budgetary information, assess organizational needs and problem solve within a large institution.
– Exceptional oral and written communications skills. Able to synthesize material and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue and the means to address it. Confident in presenting one’s own ideas and diplomatically persuading others as appropriate. Ability to communicate complex ideas for a general audience, with strong public speaking skills and an ability to persuasively engage individuals or groups in dialogue that results in a desire to take action. Clear, effective writing style.
– Exceptional interpersonal skills, with seasoned judgment and analytical capacity; must demonstrate strong collaborative spirit and ability to make decisions. Responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners.
– Media-savvy and politically astute. Understands the importance of marketing techniques and the news media to communicate research results and key concepts. .
– Diplomatic and able to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions that may disagree with your priorities or compete with your initiatives.
– Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be flexible, creative, consistent and assume full accountability for all areas of responsibility.
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree in public policy or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The location for the role is flexible (Washington, D.C. preferred). Pew is returning to in-person work two days per week.
The Pew Charitable Trusts offers a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.
The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. For more information about The Pew Charitable Trust’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, please visit: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/about/inclusion-and-diversity
Like The Pew Charitable Trusts, On-Ramps is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose.
Accommodation Statement: On-Ramps is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info@on-ramps.com.
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Senior Software EngineerEmployer: BallotpediaLocation:Category: Engineering
Ballotpedia seeks a full-time, 100% remote Senior Software Engineer to join its Tech team.
Our Senior Software Engineer will provide technical leadership to a group of web developers and data engineers and will be able to advise on best practices, champion code quality, assist in the professional development of team members, and scope out new opportunities for the organization. At a high level, you will develop a holistic view of Ballotpedia’s architecture, infrastructure and software design and develop the ability to guide the team accordingly.
Reporting to the Director of Technology Operations and in collaboration with organization leadership, you will help define requirements and inform priorities around software development at the organization across many products. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will also implement these software solutions and contribute your own code to further Ballotpedia’s mission of making high-quality political data and unbiased encyclopedic content available to the American public.
This is a full-stack role that may include various aspects of development, design, programming, architecture, testing, and tooling. This role also includes higher-level decision-making related to technology used at the company, as well as leadership of the other web developers.
Responsibilities
As Senior Software Engineer, you will:-Scope out new opportunities, identify and research new technologies and develop proposals
-Advise and mentor a small team of web developers on the implementation of new projects and solutions
-Conduct code reviews and champion software quality at the organization
-Maintain, update and troubleshoot existing products
-Provide technical consulting across the company
-Contribute to a variety of software products at Ballotpedia, such as:
-Ballotpedia.org
-Database/API
-Data ingestion pipelines
-Staff tools and workflows
-Apps (mobile and web)
-On-site components and customized widgets
-Third-party integrations
-Review and debug code
-Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
-Document development phases and monitor systems
-Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologiesSkills and Qualifications
An ideal Senior Software Engineer will have:-A minimum of 6 years of proven real-world experience in software development, including multiple years in Lead/Architect/Designer-type roles
-Multiple examples of software applications in which you were the primary architect
-A demonstrated passion for voter education and engagement and a willingness to work hard to support the mission of Ballotpedia
-Humility, seeking to improve the work of the rest of the staff, and approaching projects as a team member
-An unending appetite for learning and mastering new technology
-Familiarity with and mastery of core programming languages and frameworks, such as: SQL, PHP, Node, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Git
-Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
-Experience maintaining uptime on high-traffic applications or websites (millions of concurrent users) and making infrastructure decisionsEnvironment
The Senior Software Engineer will work remotely from their home location. All Ballotpedia staff work remotely. To join Ballotpedia, you must have a computer with Internet access.Ballotpedia has a flexible work environment, BP Flex, in which every employee enjoys unlimited vacation and flexibility in scheduling. Each employee will be oriented to the principles of Ballotpedia’s flexible environment during new employee training.
Compensation
The pay range for the Senior Software Engineer is $100,000-$120,000/year commensurate with experience.In addition to salary, Ballotpedia offers an annual benefits stipend equivalent to $7,000 that is paid out in equal increments in each paycheck once an employee becomes benefits eligible. The stipend may be used to pay for a full benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement accounts; and more. If benefits are not elected, the stipend is taxed as regular income and added to salary.
To Apply
https://apply.workable.com/ballotpedia/j/8BC3777743/Please attach the following in PDF format:
-résumé
-cover letter detailing your interest in Ballotpedia’s mission, this position and your salary expectationsPlease ensure that either your résumé or your cover letter include your current address.
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Communications and Project ConsultantEmployer: National Vote at Home InstitueLocation:Category: Consultant
National Vote at Home Institute (NVAHI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to expanding the use of mailed-out ballots in local, state, and federal elections across America. Through our education, research, and advocacy efforts with state and local elections officials, policymakers, and partners, NVAHI works to expand this secure, convenient, and voter-supported method of voting and works to ensure state and local election officials have the tools, training, and support they need to conduct successful, transparent, accurate and secure mail ballot elections.NVAHI has launched an Election Official Hub to bring resources, training, advocacy, tools, and support to election officials across the nation as they work to make voting at home more efficient, accessible, equitable, accurate, and secure. The Election Official Hub will have two webinars a month, Wonk Wednesdays, on topics relevant to voting at home with information and resources specifically created for election officials. We will also have a resource section on our EO Hub that promotes the latest research, best practices, tools for implementation, and a communication tool kit.
We seek a Communications and Project Consultant to provide consulting services to our Government Affairs Director in implementing and running our new hub. The ideal Consultant will have strong communications skills, knowledge of email marketing, and experience with managing webinars and researching resources for our election officials. This position routinely interacts with election officials, partners, research professionals/institutions, and vendors.
This Consultant position is a contract position with NVAHI with consulting fees set between $5,000 and $6,000 a month. The anticipated duration of the contract is through March 31, 2023.
The services performed by the Consultant will include implementing and operationalizing two webinars a month There will also be additional services related to research and outreach.
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Communication Specialist IIIEmployer: King County ElectionsLocation: Seattle, WACategory: Communications
This position reports to the Communications Lead for the Department of Elections. The person who fills this role will play an integral role in providing accurate and reliable information to King County voters through a variety of mediums. As misinformation surrounding elections has grown, it has become more important than ever for Elections to communicate proactively, regularly, and reliably with our voters.
This position will work with a team of highly qualified election professionals and will often be tasked with translating complex technical processes into information that can be delivered on a variety of platforms and easily understood by a variety of audiences. This position will work closely with the Language Services and Community Engagement team to ensure all information is delivered in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese in a culturally appropriate way.
Who We Are: King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, the largest vote-by-mail county in the United States. KCE’s mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on three key priorities – (1) actively identifying and working to remove barriers to voting at both the individual and community level, (2) strengthening relationships with community and governmental partners, and (3) creating a culture of professional growth and development, openness and inclusion. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx .
Materials Required to Apply: Applicants must submit a (1) King County Application, (2) resume, (3) letter of interest, and (4) a recent, relevant writing sample (excerpts from longer documents are acceptable), up to 6 pages total. The letter of interest should describe how your education and experience meet the qualifications and have prepared you to perform the essential functions of the job. Applications without the required materials may not be considered for this position.
Work Schedule: The standard workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. We require the flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods of the Election cycle. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore not eligible for overtime.
JOB DUTIES:
In this role you will have the opportunity to:• Curate the department’s various social media feeds including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and interact with voters to build trust and provide information on voting.
• Produce a variety of written materials such as press releases, media advisories, and informational handouts or brochures.
• Update and manage KCE’s website, blog, and SharePoint sites.
• Perform basic layout and production design of KCE’s advertisements, communications, brochures and/or reports.
• Support the elected Director of Elections by drafting internal communications, preparing presentations for a variety of external audiences, providing media support and developing talking points.
• Work regularly with the media to respond to inquiries and serve as a spokesperson for the department as needed.
• Engage with employees across the department to identify communication needs and issues.
• Support on-site activities such as tours, media visits, and other communication-related events as needed.EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail when proofreading.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Ability to be a team-player who is creative, organized, and can work across functional teams.
• Professional experience curating a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Demonstrated ability to identify the communication needs of diverse audiences and determine the best communications methods, messages, and tools to reach them.
• Ability to create and use graphics, photography, and videography to effectively engage audiences.
• Experience working in and with diverse communities and delivering messages in a culturally appropriate way.
• Skilled in managing projects, as well incorporating and balancing feedback from a variety of stakeholders.Desired qualifications:
• Experience with design and video platforms such as Adobe In-Design, Illustrator, and Premiere Rush.
• Experience working with GovDelivery digital messaging system.
• Professional experience working with media.
• Recent professional experience developing communications materials in a government environment.To view the full job description please visit www.kingcounty.gov/careers
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Information Technology Security AnalystEmployer: Illinois State Board of ElectionsLocation: Sangamon County, ILCategory: Analyst
The IT Security Analyst reports directly to the Manager of Cyber Operations and Infrastructure. Supports the administration, implementation, review, and improvement of endpoint, network, hardware, application, and data security practices.
Implements, supports and monitors the agency’s information security applications, including email security, web security, endpoint security software, firewalls, intrusion prevention applications, data loss prevention, etc. Monitors system dashboards and logs for threat indicators. Analyzes data and performs necessary incident response procedures. Conducts network, system and application vulnerability assessments.
Analyzes agency threat surface and makes recommendations to management to harden agency systems. Evaluates agency processes and implements and/or makes recommendations to enhance security. Reviews information received concerning threat events from end users, supervisory personnel, other federal, state, county and local agencies and governmental entities involved in the exchange of data with the State Board of Elections (SBE), external entities such as the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC), trusted cybersecurity vendors, law enforcement agencies, and public information sources.
Consults with SBE staff on security issues. Provides a high level of customer service to agency staff, state, county, and local election officials. Ensures service desk queues and incidents are handled in an appropriate and timely manner.
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Data AnalystEmployer: North Carolina State Board of ElectionsLocation: Raleigh, NCCategory: Analyst
The Elections Data Analyst will be part of the State Board’s Communications Team and report to the Public Information Director, with regular guidance from the Chief Information Officer and IT Data staff. The employee also will work routinely with other departments in the agency.
A large portion of the Elections Data Analyst’s role will be educating the public about our data, including where to access, how to use, and understanding our data. The employee will assist with responses to members of the public and with public records requests. Additionally, the Elections Data Analyst will create and maintain data visualizations, charts, and other data tools to help the public understand important voter and voter registration statistics and trends.
This position is responsible for technical and analytical work with an emphasis on data analysis, data visualization, and data communication. The employee should be able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams as well as independently with minimal supervision.
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Director of Elections & Voter ServicesEmployer: City of MinneapolisLocation: Minneapolis, MNCategory:
Minneapolis, Minnesota (2020 pop. 429,954) is a diverse, progressive city and the heart of cultural and economic activity in the Upper Midwest. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is located 12 miles from downtown Minneapolis, offering non-stop service to destinations in 18 countries and easily accessible via light-rail transit line. With over 16 colleges and universities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, Minneapolis residents are highly educated, informed, and involved in civics. The Director of Elections and Voter Services is one of the three division directors in the City Clerk’s Department. The Director oversees citywide elections and ensures the constitutional voting rights of all qualified electors in the city. Additionally, the Director provides leadership, management, and directions relating to federal, state, and local elections in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and rules. The Director also oversees outreach and education strategies designed to inform and engage voters. The position reports to the City Clerk and oversees 10 full-time positions. Salary: $116,667.20 – $138,301.28. Deadline: June 30.
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