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Voter Education & Outreach SpecialistEmployer: Washington Secretary of State's OfficeLocation: Oly, 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.
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.Primary Responsibilities
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Coordinates voters’ pamphlets and legal advertisements
Leads in-person customer contact involving all aspects of the voters’ pamphlet process. Works on continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with other VIS team members; and is involved with directly coordinating efforts with designers, composition, translation services, and accessible formats. Requires in-person quality checks for proofing and press checks. Directly involved with VIS team members, composition coordinator, printers, mailing vendor(s), and accomplishing other duties and tasks necessary to publish and distribute the state and combined local voters’ pamphlets
Coordinates in-person aspects of annual design reviews and post-election debriefs of voters’ pamphlet information with division management and executive leadership; updates educational information according to new legislation or executive direction
Collaborates with VIS manager and candidate filing lead to prepare for Candidate Filing and Statement Submission Weeks; updates educational materials for candidates; prepares online submission tools; supports contingency planning; supports candidates who file/submit in person or online
Tests and provides testing feedback to the VoteWA Support team for continuous improvements to the system’s administrative functions and online statement submission tools. In collaboration with the candidate filing lead, provides expertise to the VoteWA Support team to improve the candidate’s user experience and uphold the integrity of the system
Coordinates with counties to ensure appropriate voters’ pamphlet delivery dates, deadlines, formats, and content while providing in-person training, technical assistance, and troubleshooting for county staff unfamiliar with voters’ pamphlet project management, voters’ pamphlet procedures in the system, or professional design software
Provides excellent customer service to candidates for all statement submission methods; includes but is not limited to technical assistance and computer troubleshooting, uploading statements, biographies and print-quality digital photos through the online submission tool, and hard copies submitted in person
Verifies candidates’ compliance with statutory and quality standards dictating statement length limits, and photograph size and pixel resolution to ensure information is ready for use in the printed voters’ pamphlet; works with ballot measure committees, and staff from the legislature, Attorney General’s Office, and Office of Financial Management to gather all legally required content for the voters’ pamphlet
Ensures that ideas and information in division publications are conveyed in writing and layout using language and design that is appropriate to the audience, the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader
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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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ELECTIONS SUPERVISOREmployer: Dallas CountyLocation: Dallas, TXCategory: Supervisor
Brief Description
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.Detailed Description
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Assists management by planning, organizing, delegating and overseeing the daily operations of one or more areas of responsibility associated with the election process. 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. 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. Hires and trains supervisory and support staff, evaluates performance and initiates disciplinary actions coordinates and monitors scheduling, productivity and workloads. Assists in budget preparation and maintains related data and reports. Performs other duties as assigned. -
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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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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Chief Information OfficerEmployer: North Carolina State Board of ElectionsLocation: Raleigh, NCCategory: Information Security
The primary purpose of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) is to develop strategic and tactical plans to facilitate and coordinate the delivery of technical services for the conduct of elections in North Carolina. This position serves as member of the executive team reporting directly to the Executive Director of the the agency. In this role, the CIO recommends, creates, and/or implements information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organizational outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements. Maintains technical competence for information technology solutions including their integration and interaction for other systems. The enterprise oversight of IT organizational units include: Application Systems Development and Support, Data Analysis/Administration and Voting Systems Technology, Infrastructure/Networking, and IT Project Management. Continuously learns about new technology and related solutions and acts as an agency IT thought leader on technology matters with the ability to identify and recommend the current best technology to meet the agency’s needs.
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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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Election Security Intelligence AnalystEmployer: Illinois State Board of ElectionsLocation: Sangamon County, ILCategory: Analyst
This position is eligible for participation in our Telework program (up to 2 remote days per week) and tuition reimbursement program (100% of tuition costs covered). You will also be able to enroll into the State of Illinois Group Insurance Program, which includes various highly competitive and low cost coverage options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance. The compensation package includes your salary, annual cost of living adjustments (COLAs), and performance based bonuses. Lastly, this position offers a competitive time off package, including: 12 paid sick days per calendar year (accrual basis); a minimum of 10 paid vacation days per calendar year (accrual basis); 3 personal days per calendar year; and 12 paid state holidays per calendar year.
The SBE welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. Utilizing those unique backgrounds in a collaborative nature allows for our diverse team to thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.
Under administrative direction, serves as a team member identifying computer system vulnerabilities in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Elections and Department of Innovation and Technology for local election authorities and other state election partners. Identifies vulnerabilities and provides technical analysis and remediation recommendations for those affected computer systems, including forensic analysis for investigations, monitoring and reporting. Provides technical support to the Cyber Security Information Sharing Program Manager and Cyber Navigator Program Manager of the Illinois State Board of Elections Cyber Navigator Program in coordination with the Department of Innovation and Technology Security Operations Center. Develops and recommends measures to safeguard systems before and after they are compromised. Conducts monthly Tech Talks on election security and relevant cyber threats for local election authorities and their IT and security staff. Develop annual cyber security training for local election authorities. Develops publications, guides, and other election security related resources for statewide distribution. Participates in the development of incident response plans, continuity of operation plans, and tabletop exercise training. Serves on-call for emergency situations and Election Day. Travel to attend training sessions, conferences, meetings, etc. is required.
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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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Finance CoordinatorEmployer: Sarasota County Supervisor of ElectionsLocation: Sarasota, FLCategory: Coordinator
The Finance Coordinator is a professional, administrative position mainly responsible for the oversight and management of the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections budget and finance activities. Work involves independent planning and execution of projects and responsibilities; demands long hours during election cycles.
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Client Success ManagerEmployer: ScytlLocation: Tampa, FLCategory: Management
The Client Success Manager will serve as a liaison between Scytl and current clients, managing assigned accounts. This role leads product implementations, providing project management services to new clients and existing clients based on contract needs. Manages project expectations internally and externally. Responsible for all tasks and assignments associated to the implementation of products and services. This requires collaboration with clients, the internal team, and management to ensure requirements and goals are being met and projects are kept on schedule. Flexibility in working across multiple time zones is often necessary. Establishing rapport with clients and provide ongoing product support during defined business hours as well as occasionally after business hours is important.
To be successful in the role, Client Success Managers must be adept at building relationships through a combination of communication platforms with external clients and internal departments. To support the client, the Client Success Manager must have the technical aptitude to retain working knowledge and understanding of internal products. The Client Success Manager will need to be able to solve problems not only related to the products themselves but project implementations. While some instances may be simple and involve providing instruction or directing the client to training or documentation, some cases may involve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We value innovation and welcome opportunities for Client Success Managers to recommend solutions that improve our internal processes.
They will help sales identify any potential new sales opportunities and participate in the communication to the client regarding them. This will include staying abreast of upcoming renewals and knowing if the client is utilizing the most up-to-date software.
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Executive DirectorEmployer: U.S. Election Assistance CommissionLocation: Washington, DCCategory:
The Executive Director has overall Commission-wide responsibility for implementing, through its operating divisions and offices, the management and administrative policies and decisions of the Commissioners. The Executive Director serves as a key management advisor to the Commissioners. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the agency meets its mission defined in HAVA. The Executive Director’s responsibilities include:
Ensuring that EAC administrative activities comply with governing statutes and regulations in support of the effective and efficient accomplishment of EAC’s mission.Understanding HAVA and other election laws, regulations, and legal decisions pertinent to the EAC mission to assist with agency oversight.
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Maintaining good relationships with the U.S. Congress and the various EAC oversight committees and governing bodies of elections, including, state legislatures, city/county officials, and EAC FACA boards.
Ability to establish program/policy goals and the structure and processes necessary to implement the organization’s strategic vision and mission, to ensure that programs and policies are being implemented and adjusted as necessary, that the appropriate results are being achieved, and that a process for continually assessing the quality of the program activities is in place.
Providing periodic assessment of the administrative efficiency and managerial effectiveness of the EAC through strategic planning including: program reviews, reviews of programmatic goals and outcomes, and resource utilization in achieving results.
Consulting with and advising Divisions and Offices on general management and operating practices affecting their substantive program areas.
Developing solutions to potential and existing barriers that may limit or impede goal achievement.
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Associate Director, Elections & VotingEmployer: Democracy FundLocation: Washington, DCCategory: Director
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations that defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open and just. We believe that experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and serving our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators.
Voting is the single most significant way Americans exercise political power. The Elections & Voting Program works to ensure that all Americans, especially those who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, have the opportunity to fully participate in the democratic process and freely vote for the candidates and issues representing their communities.
The Associate Director will help lead and strengthen the Elections & Voting Program’s work to create a more equitable and accessible election system and empower communities to defend voting rights when they are threatened. The Associate Director will also help coordinate this work with Democracy Fund’s other programs, with other foundations, and with election field leaders and organizations.
Reporting to the Elections & Voting Program Director, the Associate Director will help manage a growing team of staff and projects across the program, with a particular focus on strengthening our grantmaking processes, internal communications, and team operations. The successful candidate will be a systems thinker and builder who can drive impact while cultivating the internal organization needed to achieve our goals. We are looking for a connector with a demonstrated track record of managing people and creating opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. This role will work with the Program Director and Elections & Voting team members to develop the next phase of our strategies, support learning and team growth, and contribute to shaping Democracy Fund’s strategy and position in the field.
This position also supports the work of Democracy Fund Voice, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
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Elections Program Engagement ManagerEmployer: US Digital ResponseLocation: , CACategory: Management
USDR is seeking an Engagement Manager to be an early hire for our growing Elections program. As an early hire, we are looking for someone who is excited to influence the shape and structure of the program, particularly the way we build relationships with government partners. USDR partners often reach out with a complex problem knowing that USDR teams will work collaboratively to meet their needs. The Engagement Manager will be responsible for working with new and existing partners and shaping USDR projects in this space, while engaging the elections team and volunteer network to deliver on our partners’ needs. You’ll work with multiple levels of government and non-governmental organizations, interfacing with elections office stakeholders, individual engineers, support personnel, and everyone in between.
You would be a good fit for this role if you’re an elections expert, a project or program manager with delivery experience, or a technologist with experience in supporting government partners.
This is a full-time, paid position with competitive pay and benefits.
In this position, you will:
- Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with government partners and key stakeholders in the elections ecosystem
- Create and maintain the process and infrastructure for maintaining relationships with existing partners, including building a community space for these partners.
- Explore new opportunities to provide impact and support to new and existing elections partners
- Collaborate with government partners and USDR technologists to translate partner feedback into new features and impactful projects
- Manage a portfolio of complex projects and initiatives in our Elections Program, including Poll Worker Management
- Represent USDR and the values of our Volunteer Oath in your work.
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Elections ManagerEmployer: Yavapai CountyLocation: Prescott, AZCategory: Management
The Elections Manager is a full-time position within the Yavapai County Elections Department that reports to the Elections Director. Major responsibilities include:
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• General management of the Elections department including: recruiting, training, and evaluating employees; managing schedules, workflow, and accuracy of work; and developing policies and strategies for the department
• Coordinating all logistics for the County’s polling locations
• Testing and maintaining all voting equipment and test ballots
• Actively liaising with large stakeholders in the elections process, including other government entities, political parties, and candidates.
A minimum of four (4) years administrative/supervisor experience with two (2) years in Elections or related field required. Associate’s degree in public administration, project management, business administration or related field required. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year per year basis.
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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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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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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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