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  • Language Access and Outreach Coordinator (Russian and Somali)
    Employer: King County Elections
    Location: Renton, WA
    Category: Coordinator

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

    The Language Services and Community Engagement Program is recruiting Language Access and Outreach Coordinators who will support the program for the Russian and Somali languages. These individuals must be able to read, write, understand and speak Russian or Somali at the language proficiency testing level used by the Department. This position provides bilingual assistance, translation, and community outreach support. It also conducts glossary and vocabulary research and provides administrative support to other election work groups as needed.

    Who We Are: King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registration and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County and is 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.

    WORK LOCATION: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

    JOB DUTIES:
    Translation:
    • Translate and/or proof election-related materials from English to Russian or English to Somali, including but not limited to: letters, general correspondence, web, notice of elections, ballots, and voters’ pamphlet including candidate statements and ballot measures.
    • Review, edit and proofread all translated documents produced by translation vendors and others, for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
    • Provide oversight of temporary translators and language counterparts which includes distribution of workload, providing direction and training, and monitor the quality and completion of work in order to meet tight deadlines.
    • Improve work processes, address quality control issues, and document procedures.
    • Research and summarize specialized or technical information from varied sources. This may require selecting the most appropriate material and the use of spreadsheets and customized database applications.

    Outreach & Community Engagement:
    • Support the work of Voter Education Grantees, including regular check-in meetings, providing presentation on voter registration and voter education, event planning, and translation.
    • Participate in the review and implementation processes of the Voter Education Fund.
    • Provide voter education and voter registration support to community partners and assist in managing Voter Education Fund
    • Coordinate initiatives and participate in outreach events designed to promote the organization, its resources and services to the community.
    • Provide presentations and trainings to voters and community partners on election related topics in English and Russian or English and Somali.
    • Collaborate on community research project to improve voter education and outreach.

    Customer Service:
    • Provide bilingual assistance to the public in a professional setting to facilitate communications across language and cultural barriers, specifically answering inquiries from Russian or Somali language voters.
    • Handle sensitive and/or potentially challenging customer service situations in Russian or Somali and English.
    • Provide back up support to Elections Voter Services Division, which may include providing customer service to voters, processing voter registrations or explaining election procedures, guidelines and regulations.
    • Provide established policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and other relevant sources, in English and Russian or English and Somali, to internal and/or external customers in writing, in-person or by telephone. Research and resolve questions, problems, or inquiries from voters, staff, public and/or stakeholders.

    EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
    • Experience and skill in translation of documents from English to Russian or English to Somali, including the translation of technical documents.
    • High level of language proficiency to include interpreting, translation, reading, writing and speaking in both English and Russian or English and Somali. (Candidates will be tested to determine translation skills and language proficiency.)
    • Experience working with community and nonprofit organizations.
    • Office and computer skills including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. (Candidates will be tested on office and computer skills.)
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
    • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
    • Ability to organize work assignments, set priorities, and follow through on work assignments.
    • Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
    • Ability to speak in public and deliver presentations to different audiences.
    WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU HAVE:
    • Working knowledge of community organizations, agencies and groups serving Russian or Somali speaking communities in King County.
    • Elections knowledge and experience.
    • Working knowledge of InDesign and CAT tools such as TRADOS.

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  • Election Review Program Lead
    Employer: Washington Secretary of State's Office
    Location: Olympia, WA
    Category: Program Lead

    The certification and training program oversees, directs, and advises County Auditors in interpretations of federal and state election law and the correct administration of voter registration and elections throughout the state. The certification and training program reviews county practices for adherence to election law and best practices, provides essential tools for election administrators through official communications and training, and acts as liaisons for the Office of the Secretary of State.

    This position reports to the certification and training program manager and is responsible for overseeing, reviewing and advising county auditors on the federal and state elections laws and the administration of voter registration.

    Serves as the lead program specialist in the county election review program; Travels extensively throughout state to conduct reviews of county elections departments

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  • Certification and Training Manager
    Employer: Washington Secretary of State's Office
    Location: Olympia, WA
    Category: Management

    The Program Manager for Certification & Training manages the provision of professional certification and training to state election administrators and canvassing board members in 39 Washington counties. The Certification and Training Program Manager reports to the Elections Director and is a member of the Elections Management Team that advises the Elections Director on direction and policy.

    The Program Manager is responsible for the administration of the Certification and Training Program of the Elections Division by providing strategic analysis, planning, and management of a program that includes four major functions. There functions are: 1) professional certification and training of local and state election administrators and county canvassing board members; 2) review of county election operations and procedures; 3) the election clearinghouse; and 4) testing of all vote tabulation equipment used in each county during state primary and general elections.

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  • Election Bureau - Registrar
    Employer: Butler County
    Location: Butler, PA
    Category: Registrar

    Employee in this classification assists the Director in the day to day functions of the Election Department. This work performs many computer functions such as data entry, typing, and clerical in nature. This position also involves interaction with the public by assisting in the election procedures.

    Interested qualified applicants may apply by sending their resume by mail to: County of Butler Human Resources, PO Box 1208, Butler, PA 16003.

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  • Election Bureau - Director of Elections & Chief Registrar
    Employer: Butler County
    Location: Butler, PA
    Category: Director

    Seeking a Director of Elections & Chief Registrar with great communication, leadership and organizational skills. Employee reports directly to the Board of Commissioners. Employee is responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, management, coordination, and oversight of the County voter registration and election processes in accordance with the County Code, the policies of the Board of Commissioners and/or Board of Elections and Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Working knowledge and familiarity of PA Election laws, laws pertaining to Conduct of Election and Voter Registration and supervisory experience a plus. Must have a minimum of three years’ experience and/or training in the election/voter registration process, course work with an emphasis in business a plus.

    Interested qualified applicants may apply by sending their resume via email to job@co.butler.pa.us or by mail to: County of Butler Human Resources, PO Box 1208, Butler, PA 16003.

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  • Election Bureau - Assistant Director
    Employer: Butler County
    Location: Butler, PA
    Category: Director

    To supervise and direct the operational processes relating to voter registration, voting and elections, ensuring that voters’ rights are protected and votes are recorded and counted accurately. Assists the Director in implementing the day to day functions of the Elections Department.

    The incumbent supervises the non-exempt staff and answers voter and candidate questions or selects proper course of action to resolve problems. Assists Director in evaluating new technologies for election process. Consults with others regarding clarification of the Pennsylvania Election Code. Refers complex issues requiring clarification of the Pennsylvania Election Code or the Pennsylvania Constitution to the Director of Elections.

    A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or equivalent work experience is required. Significant experience in Computer Science course work or equivalent is required. Prior work experience involving the electoral process is desirable, as is supervisory experience. Must be knowledgeable of State and County voting laws, regulations, procedures, and requirements. Computer, telephone and customer service skills are necessary.

    Salary – Pay Grade 7: ($45,129.18-$63,180.85)

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  • Elections Coordinator - Training
    Employer: Buncombe County
    Location: Asheville, NC
    Category: Coordinator

    Buncombe County is a caring community in harmony with its environment where citizens succeed, thrive, and realize their potential. Our mission is to promote a healthy, safe, well-educated, and thriving community with a sustainable quality of life; to provide effective and efficient government our citizens can trust; and to deliver needed service through a responsive work force committed to excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

    Buncombe County Elections is looking for an energetic and resourceful individual who enjoys a fast paced, dynamic environment working with people from varied backgrounds.

    Purpose of the position:
    The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and administer assigned elections program or service area to support the strategic direction of the department and organization by connecting community participants to election services.

    Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):

    Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field, and three (3) years of experience in preparation of reports, bookkeeping, detailed filing procedures, responding to and composing correspondence, and performing administrative tasks preferably in a Board of Elections office; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Additional Training and Experience: Certified North Carolina Elections Administrator preferred.

    License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: None

    Essential Functions of the Position:

    Organize and manage day-to-day activities of assigned elections program area to ensure program objectives are met; ensure compliance in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulatory standards, ordinances, laws, and requirements.

    Participate in the recommendation, assignment, training, direction, and success of seasonal poll workers and other seasonal staff.

    Design, deliver, and/or facilitate trainings, program outreach, and educational sessions to expand knowledge of services; develop content, materials, and necessary supporting documentation.

    Effectively administer software tools and systems to manage program; synthesize and analyze program data, design/develop reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

    Act as the liaison and conduit between key shareholders, the community, and the department to convey relevant information and ensure effective collaboration; participate in meetings, presentations, trainings, and outreach as needed.

    Manage budget for assigned elections program including coordinating, processing, and recording financial and budget information and transactions.

    Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    Knowledge of Federal, state, and county laws and procedures pertaining to elections and the maintenance of Buncombe County election records.

    Knowledge of organizational culture and resources, both internal to Buncombe County and in the community.

    Knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards, federal, state, and local laws or ordinances.

    Knowledge of the programs and service delivery mechanisms in assigned work areas.

    Ability to interpret and keep up to date with changes related to election laws, processes and standards and communicate those changes in a prompt manner.

    Ability to collect and analyze data and conduct program and performance reviews/audits.

    Ability to effectively use various complex software applications.

    General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and planning, an ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel.

    Ability to interpret and apply election law, campaign finance regulations, and pertinent financial Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

    Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

    Department:Election Services
    Location: Asheville, NC
    Job Posting End Date: August 17, 2022
    Salary Range: $24.96 – $29.13
    Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee’s unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

    It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition the Agency expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.

    Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

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  • Early Voting Coordinator
    Employer: Wake County Board of Elections
    Location: Raleigh, NC
    Category: Coordinator

    Are you looking to be more involved in your community? Are you ready to be a part of democracy in the making? If so, get ready to roll up your sleeves and become a part of history! Wake County Board of Elections is currently seeking an Early Voting Coordinator to join our dynamic and talented Early Voting Team. The Early Voting Coordinator plays a critical role in the management and logistical planning of Early Voting. This includes communicating, scheduling election service vendors and managing voting site support operations to include the physically demanding work of setting up Early Voting sites.

    What will you do as an Early Voting Coordinator? Plan and organize all Early Voting operations; Assist with development of Early Voting expansion budget items and analyze budget impacts of new election laws and state directives and incorporate the changes into Early Voting site procedures; Work with Town Clerks, Municipal Administrators, Facility Directors, Special Event Coordinators and Superintendents to secure use of facilities for Early Voting; Manage Early Voting facilities, including scheduling, communication, support, logistics, database management and site setups; Develop Early Voting ballot order and determine the distribution of ballots each Early Voting facility will receive; Update and maintain the Early Voting blog and Early Voting page of the Wake County Board of Elections website; Manage the Early Voting support Help Line; Post-election reconciliation duties to include provisional management, presentations to the Board and assisting with record retention.

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  • Director of Elections
    Employer: Pender County
    Location: Burgaw, NC
    Category: Director

    General Definition of Work
    Performs difficult administrative work planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the elections process staff, registering voters, conducting elections, preparing and maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Board of Elections. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department. Assist with other duties as needed or assigned.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Essential Functions
    Prepares, directs and conducts federal, state, county, municipal, district and special elections ensuring adherence to and compliance with North Carolina General Statutes and other related laws, rules, regulations and procedures.

    Directs and maintains permanent voter registration records and related databases.

    Receives registration applications and changes of information; processes removals; sends required mailings such as verifications and confirmations.

    Supervises the distribution of public information.

    Oversees and maintains required statistical data.

    Plans, coordinates and participates in annual statewide voter registration drives.

    Composes ballot layout for Board approval; programs and codes election software for all voting equipment; prints ballots as needed; tests and qualifies each voting terminal prior to election; supervises the storage, maintenance and delivery of voting equipment.

    Divides and/or alters precincts upon authority of the Board; prepares legal descriptions and notices.

    Prepares and receives notices of candidacy and related campaign finance reports; supplies candidates with materials and training required to comply with finance laws; sends timely notification to candidates of reporting deadlines; notifies state of delinquent filers.

    Directs, prepares, mails and maintains absentee voting records and materials in compliance with the law.

    Investigates and assists the Board with determining the eligibility of provisional ballots cast.

    Maintains, researches, organizes and updates all geographical addressing records related to voter registration records and coordinates the same within in the statewide database.

    Updates and maintains all jurisdictional boundary information relating to voter records and data.

    Prepares and applies for federal and state grants when available.

    Prepares annual department operating budget, monitors expenditures.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
    Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and local citizenship and voting registration laws and regulations; comprehensive knowledge of registration and voting procedures and of the maintenance and protection of voting registration lists and records; thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment; general knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers, associated hardware, software and peripheral equipment; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to plan, train and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Elections, County officials, associates and the general public.

    Associates/Technical degree with coursework in business administration, or related field and considerable experience in administration and/or office management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Possession of or ability to acquire Notary Public license within six months of hire.

    State certified Elections Administrator program within three years of hire.

    Valid driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.

    Physical Requirements
    This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

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  • Deputy Elections Director
    Employer: Davie County
    Location: Mocksville, NC
    Category: Director

    Performs administrative work with the registration, voting and election activities for the County. Must be willing to perform job duties during pandemics, natural disasters and unexpected  events during planned elections and election schedules. This position is required to work extended hours and weekends during planned elections and election schedules. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Essential job functions: Performs administrative duties for the Director and Board Members and serves as a resource person to staff and the public, as needed; Assists with the supervision of Elections part-time staff and one stop workers in the performance of their daily responsibilities; Assist the Director with annual budgets and grants received; Assists the Elections Director in the interview and selection process of new employees, one stop and precinct workers and training new employees on office procedures and applications; Assists with ensuring proper and efficient conduct of primary and general elections held in Davie County; Maintenance of geo codes/street index, to include all annexations and changes, to insure accuracy for each address; Performs related duties as required. Salary: Minimum hiring range: $33,587.

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  • Deputy County Clerk - Elections
    Employer: Boone County
    Location: Columbia, MO
    Category: Clerk

    The Boone County (MO) Clerk’s Office seeks a deputy county clerk in its elections division. With general supervision, this clerk processes new and revised voter registrations, provides information to the public on candidates, ballot issues and other election information, determines ballot styles for walk-in absentee voters, verifies petitions, and performs related election duties.

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  • Election Deputy Director I
    Employer: Cecil County Board of Elections
    Location: Elkton, MD
    Category: Director

    GRADE
    SBE 13
    LOCATION OF POSITION
    Cecil County Board of Elections
    200 Chesapeake Blvd.
    Elkton, MD 21921
    Main Purpose Of Job
    Under the direction of the Election Director, the primary responsibility of the Deputy Director is to organize, and coordinate programs and activities of the Cecil County Board of Elections in accordance with the Registration and Election Laws of Maryland, the Maryland Constitution, miscellaneous Maryland laws, and the Code of Maryland Regulations – Title 06 & Title 14 as well as rules, regulations and administrative directives disseminated by the Maryland State Board of Elections, to ensure that every citizen is afforded the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote and guarantee the efficiency, accuracy and candor of all elections.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Experience: Eight years of experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election, and an additional four years of supervisory or management experience.

    Notes:

    1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five years of supervisory experience or project management experience for the required experience.

    2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for four of the eight years of required experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations applicable to conducting elections, which must have included at least one presidential or gubernatorial election.

    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. Experience conducting an election in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

    2. Experience supervising election staff.

    3. Experience training election workers.

    4. Experience developing, preparing, presenting, and administering a financial budget.

    5· Experience completing performance evaluations.

    6· Experience communicating with staff, stakeholders, and the public in meetings and via online platforms.

    LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
    Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require travel. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
    1. Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article, 2-207(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

    2. Employees in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for any elective public or political party office or any other office created under the Constitution or laws of this State in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-301(b).

    SELECTION PROCESS
    Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

    EXAMINATION PROCESS
    The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

    BENEFITS
    STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

    FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
    Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to SBE’s HR Division at 151 W. St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Chris Lohr at Chris.Lohr@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

    For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 410-269-2840.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

    We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

    People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

    As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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  • Information Technology Security Analyst
    Employer: Illinois State Board of Elections
    Location: Sangamon County, IL
    Category: 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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  • Information Services Specialist
    Employer: Illinois State Board of Elections
    Location: Springfield, IL
    Category: 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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  • Election Security Intelligence Analyst
    Employer: Illinois State Board of Elections
    Location: Sangamon County, IL
    Category: 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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  • Division Director
    Employer: Illinois State Board of Elections
    Location: Springfield, IL
    Category: Director

    Subject to Executive Director approval; oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, payroll, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Serves as the Board’s subject matter expert relating to personnel and human resource matters.

    Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management. Conducts research and analysis of Board trends including review of reports and metrics from human resource information systems.

    Recommends, implements, and ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures including, but not limited to, hiring, disciplinary actions, employee grievances, compensation plan, and employee performance evaluations.

    Creates and oversees human resource practices, programs, and objectives that provide for an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, creativity, and knowledge transfer within a diverse team.

    Oversees the day-to-day administrative aspects of the Board’s personnel programs; accuracy of bi-monthly payrolls; benefits; quarterly and annual EEO/AA reporting; and, employee transaction documentation.

    Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for staff; development and maintenance of agency-wide training programs for on-boarding, staff development, and knowledge transfer.

    Responsible for the administration and oversight over all disciplinary matters; including: investigation of complaints; conducting witness interviews; documentation gathering; drafting and submittal of investigation findings to Executive Staff; advising Division Directors and Executive Staff on disciplinary matters; and, drafting of formal disciplinary reprimands in accordance with policy.

    Has administrative oversight of the Chief Fiscal Officer regarding budgetary and fiscal matters under the purview of the Division of Administrative Services.

    Supervises and evaluates subordinate staff; facilitates knowledge transfers and cross trainings; performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

    Salary: $6,023.00 – $12,374.00 Monthly

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  • Public Relations Manager
    Employer: DeKalb County
    Location: Decatur, GA
    Category: Management

    Salary Range: $67,182 – $104,133

    This opening is for the Voter Registration & Elections department.

    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 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.

    Develops and implements a comprehensive communications plan to support the mission and objectives of the department/division; develops communications strategies; reviews internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging; creates and implements branding initiatives; manages online presence; and generates public relations campaigns to support special projects, service changes, and new initiatives within the department.

    Oversees the creation of print and online content to publicize and promote department programs, facilities, events, or objectives; researches and verifies information; reviews, approves, or produces newsletters, calendars, brochures, and flyers; monitors, approves, and creates content for social media and department website; and writes or edits official department announcements, emails blasts, press releases, letters, or posts.

    Oversees community outreach programs and events; plans, organizes, and oversees special events, facility tours, educational programs; oversees the selection of locations, dates, and sponsorships; reviews activities and materials prepared by staff or vendors; recruits and supervises event volunteers; and coordinates set-up, staffing, and implementation of program/event plans.

    Represents department as a spokesperson; serves as a liaison to the news media, other departments, boards, and other external groups; responds to media requests; gives interviews and official comments; and produces short television segments for DeKalb County TV.

    Cultivates community partnerships to advance departmental objectives and initiatives; develops and maintains relationships with community partners; attends or leads community events on behalf of the department; responds to inquiries from citizen groups or the public; and serves on internal and external committees or projects.

    Prepares and monitors public relations budget; prepares cost estimates; develops annual budget requests; and reviews and approves expenditures.

    Provides data reporting related to department programs and activities; sets metrics and performance indicators related to department programs and outreach; compiles data related to program participation and goals, costs, and community feedback; conducts surveys to collect community input; tracks inquiries and complaints; and prepares reports.

    Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and rough drafts of media content; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including written and visual content, press releases, brochures, posters, flyers, newsletters, and calendars; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, or related field required; five years of experience in public relations, communications, community outreach, or a related field to include lead or supervisory experience; 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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  • Departmental Training Coordinator
    Employer: DeKalb County
    Location: Decatur, GA
    Category: Coordinator

    Salary Range: $52,815 – $81,862

    This opening is for the Voter Registration & Elections department.

    Purpose of Classification:
    The purpose of this classification is to develop, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate departmental training programs and learning solutions.

    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.

    Develops training programs for departmental employees; creates new and/or modifies existing courses and course materials; researches industry changes; and prepares activities and course assignments.

    Conducts training and facilitates in-house training programs for employees based on current trends and best practices.

    Assists employees in meeting certification and recertification requirements for mandated licensure and submits documents for license renewals.

    Coordinates training logistics to include training room, schedules, attendance tracking, passwords, supplies and set up; and selects or develops teaching aids including training handbooks, tutorials or quick reference guides .

    Administers and grades course assignments and exams; and tracks and analyzes learning curriculum effectiveness through various evaluations techniques including evaluation of individual performances.

    Maintains and prepares training and compliance records and prepares related documentation and reports; enters course exam grades; prepares training certificates; and updates compliance databases.

    Assists with internal departmental communications by preparing newsletters, promotional materials for training programs, flyers for departmental events, or related communications.

    Communicates with department management, supervisors, other employees, subject matter experts, schools, community groups, volunteers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

    Maintains current knowledge of departmental business functions and operations to develop training programs and solutions for improving employee knowledge and performance within business units; and research training industry standards and best practices and applies new technologies.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field required; three years of experience in training, teaching, or a related field to assigned department; 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

    Preferred qualifications:

    Experience with voter registration and elections

    Experience in developing curriculum, providing training, speaking in public or presenting to an audience; ability to deliver presentations with clarity and poise

    Demonstrated classroom and time management skills; ability to disseminate information to classroom participants with varying levels of knowledge

    Ability to work independently

    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

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  • Communications Specialist
    Employer: U.S. Election Assistance Commission
    Location: Washington, DC
    Category: Communications

    Duties
    The employee and supervisor collaborate to develop the approach, timelines and general framework for projects and, within these parameters, the employee independently plans and carries out the work involved in developing, maintaining, and managing media communication, coordinating with others as appropriate, interpreting and applying policy, determining the content and format for media communication, and consulting with the supervisor on questionable content or issues.

    The Director of Communications assigns special projects and assignments, defining the nature of the assignment, objectives to be achieved, and resources available. The employee independently resolves most problems that arise, keeping the Director informed on unusual, sensitive or controversial matters. Completed work is reviewed for achievement of objectives and consistency with governing laws, regulations, policies, and the EAC strategic plan.

    Major Duties

    Creation of Communications Materials and Public Relations Support.
    Research, develop, write, and edit presentations, press releases, fact sheets, feature articles, letters, speeches, testimony, annual reports, opinion pieces, videos, and other public-facing communications materials that effectively communicate the agency’s goals to EAC stakeholders and a variety of public and internal audiences.
    Coordinate with the Director of Communications to disseminate daily news and social media reports to EAC staff and leadership.
    Work with the Director of Communications to procure and manage contracts and assist with the procurement of other Communications-related needs, i.e. photography, video, subscriptions, and other non-EAC services and goods.
    Work with the Director of Communications on virtual and in-person events planning and execution including agendas, briefing materials, promotional materials, preparation for staff, and event management.
    When assigned, accompanies EAC staff and leadership to public events and/or information gathering trips. Occasional travel required when deemed necessary.
    In consultation with the Director of Communications, plans and implements communications plans, events, media campaigns, press conferences, briefings, messaging and interviews.
    Participate in developing communications and media initiatives, planning and implementing of media events, and maintaining a proactive media strategy and content calendar for the Commission’s owned channels (social media, website, blogs, etc.).
    Provide background information to the media as required and drafts talking points for spokespersons ahead of interviews and presentations. Pending approval by the Director of Communications, speaks on record, at times with attribution.
    Develop and maintain productive working relationships with members of the media. Enlist the cooperation of media representatives in providing accurate information to the public that furthers the goals and objectives of the EAC.
    Serve as a backup when the Director of Communications is unavailable.
    Research various sources of pertinent information on election administration to ensure working knowledge of EAC activities and priorities, as well as a familiarity with outside election research, Congressional activities, and external election events. Help to evaluate information and determine its relevance and suitability for EAC communications.
    Attend staff briefings and policy discussions to gain knowledge of EAC activities to remain current on the latest developments of interest to the public, assist in preparing for and responding to media inquiries, and formulate recommendations regarding agency policies and programs.
    Performs other related duties, as assigned.
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    Requirements
    Conditions of Employment
    Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.

    Candidates must be a US Citizen.

    This position is subject to a (1) year probationary period.

    Qualifications
    COMPETENCIES:
    Interpersonal Effectiveness: Skill in responding appropriately to a diversity of groups and individuals in a variety of challenging situations. Demonstrated ability to be tactful and to treat others with respect. Skill in developing networks, achieving cooperation, and collaborating with others when appropriate.
    Influencing/Negotiating: Skill in influencing others to accept and implement recommendations and in building consensus. Ability to effectively resolve significant or controversial issues.
    Written and Oral Communication: Demonstrated ability to clearly, succinctly and convincingly express facts and ideas both in writing and orally. Skill in listening and appropriately responding to the ideas, points of view, or concerns of others.
    External Awareness: Skill in identifying, analyzing, and keeping abreast of legislation, policies, political, and social trends that affect the EAC and assess the impact to the agency’s mission.
    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
    Understanding of PowerPoint and other software platforms used for EAC communications resources.
    Ability to navigate media management software and disseminate information using this portal.
    Ability to do basic graphic design and video editing.
    Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of written and oral communications. Skill in applying such knowledge to perform assignments involving public information, internal information, and community relations activities for internal and external audiences; develop written information materials for dissemination through a variety of media; determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for transmitting information and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans developed to communicate with targeted audiences.
    Skill and knowledge to develop innovative written communication materials such as news releases, feature stories, fact sheets, presentations, etc., and other products that effectively transmit information about EAC’s programs and activities.
    Ability to speak to agency priorities and successes, and respond to criticism in a professional manner.
    Knowledge of information gathering and analysis techniques to gather, analyze, summarize, and report on election-related data.

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  • Technology Division Leader
    Employer: Boulder County
    Location: Boulder, CO
    Category: Technology

    The Boulder County Clerk and Recorder Technology Division Leader is a leadership position in the Clerk’s office and reports directly to the elected Clerk and Recorder. The Technology Division Leader is accountable for driving the multi-year strategic technology planning, resourcing, and implementation for the office that enables us to achieve our vision of providing the best in public service for Boulder County residents.

    About the office
    The Clerk and Recorder’s office provides Elections, Motor Vehicle, and Recording Services for Boulder County residents. We have an outstanding reputation in fulfilling our mission of providing the best in public service, and we are seeking a Technology Division Leader who excels at strategic planning and team management to continue modernizing our office while increasing our cybersecurity posture.

    About the team
    This position is one of the office’s six Leadership Team members and collaborates closely with the Administrative Team and the Division Leaders. Our team sets a high-bar for fulfilling our commitment to providing the best in public service, and we are looking for someone who has an exceptional technical foundation, is forward-thinking, committed to continual improvement, and someone who can build an empowering and results-driven environment. Our office consists of 75+ team members (and hundreds more during election time).

    Commitment to ensuring we include historically excluded communities in our work is vital to fulfilling our mission. This person must be committed to building a culture where individuals from any background can be successful, which includes ongoing work around disrupting patterns, systems, and behaviors of inequity and exclusion.

    About the position
    This position leads the Technology Team and is accountable for the multi-year planning, resourcing, and implementation of technology and security projects that support our vision. This position supports all areas of the office to ensure adequate technology support and is especially collaborative with the Elections Director, Boulder County IT, and our Cybersecurity Consultant.

    Leadership: This position will collaborate with leadership to understand long-term goals and how technology can be leveraged and secured to meet those goals. This includes driving technology needs, policies, protocols, standards, and controls; concept to-retirement Lifecyle planning; and staff training.

    Team management: The Technology Team consists of 3-5 election team members, 3 of whom report to the Elections Technology and Security Project Manager. The priorities of the Technology Team are to ensure the election is conducted in a secure, accurate, resourced, and compliant manner. Team members drive the technical success of ballot processing, tabulation, vote center execution, cybersecurity, data and information management, and other strategic technical objectives. The Technology Division Leader is accountable for supporting the Technology and Security Project Manager in all performance-management areas, building an empowering team, and achieving intended results.

    Relationship management: This position will be responsible for managing the relationship with Boulder County IT, our Cybersecurity Consultant, and other external partners. This includes ensuring multi-year plans are developed, visible, aligned, and implemented with partners who are involved with technology projects and support. Commitment to fostering effective, empowering, and accountable working relationships with others is required.

    This position must be comfortable working in a highly scrutinized and regulated environment. The ideal candidate is committed to accuracy and ensuring accuracy of team members. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining and updating documentation, likes to troubleshoot and problem solve, and is able to create a team environment that is collaborative, compliant, and aligned.

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  • Elections Specialist - Clerk and Recorder
    Employer: Mesa County
    Location: Grand Junction, CO
    Category: Specialist

    As an employee in the Election Division, duties focus on a variety of work related to elections office goals, including voter registration applications, additions, changes, cancellations, and party affiliation in voter registrations. Workload, focused within the election office during an election cycle, including working with other staff to complete voter registration data entry, processing voters, and assisting the voting process of the ACP program and military/overseas voters, operation and maintenance of the election equipment, maintenance of the Address Library, voter cancelations using SCORE, and bulk print mailings. Other duties may include coordinating and organization of supplies for office and polling location in preparation for an election. Assist with election judge recruitment, assisting with scheduling and judge training. Performs daily data entry of voter registration forms, as needed.
    Overall, working as a team, individuals will gravitate towards and excel at certain tasks but every team member should have a solid understanding of all the tasks, which ensures redundancy and collaboration.

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  • Election Cycle Temp
    Employer: Pinal County
    Location: Coolidge, AZ
    Category: Temp

    Under supervision, performs the basic duties of Voter Registration and Early Voting during the election cycle as required by state statute for the Recorder’s Office. This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is “at will” the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. Salary: Up to $20/hr.

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  • Director - Elections
    Employer: Yavapai County
    Location: Prescott, AZ
    Category: Director

    The Elections Director works under the direction of the County Board of Supervisors and in coordination with the Elected County Recorder. The Elections Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work for the all Federal, State, County and Jurisdictional elections and carries out all duties or responsibilities as assigned by Federal and State law and the Arizona Elections Procedures Manual.

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  • Technology Associate
    Employer: Center for Tech and Civic Life
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Associate

    As the CTCL Technology Associate, you will implement streamlined, digital learning experiences that advance the tech and communication skills of America’s election administrators.

    Salary: starting at $53,500
    Location: Remote within the US
    Type: Full-time
    Start date: October 2022
    Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis starting the week of August 22.

    When you think about elections, you might think about popular candidates, “I voted” stickers, and all sorts of paperwork and deadlines. But behind the scenes are thousands of election administrators in state and local governments who are working hard to make sure ballots are counted and voices are heard.

    To serve every community and make democracy work, election administrators need 21st-century tools and training. You can help them get it!

    As a CTCL Technology Associate, you will implement streamlined, digital learning experiences that advance the tech and communication skills of America’s election administrators. The Technology Associate will work with the Government Services team and report to the Senior Program Manager.

    Responsibilities
    Your technology and operations work will help us support hundreds of election offices serving millions of voters.

    You will:
    Lead logistics & support – Manage Zoom webinars, coordinate with instructors and participants, and organize training materials. Use tech tools to deliver data on training registration, attendance, participation, and assessment that will be used to improve future training.

    Publish and update content – Package training course content including captioned videos, participant guides, slide decks, and evaluations on our self-paced learning platform. Edit, caption, and publish recorded webinars and courses. Format and publish pages on WordPress sites. Review online training content and help facilitate updates with the training team as needed.

    Maintain systems – Support basic integrations between our tech platforms, like our learning management system (LMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) tool. Research, implement, and troubleshoot new tools as our team’s needs shift.

    Job requirements
    While no candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and personal attributes. Even if you aren’t sure if you’re qualified but are excited about the position, we encourage you to apply!

    You have:
    An understanding of CTCL’s mission
    A proven track record of success
    Strong attention to detail
    Basic HTML or similar coding skills
    Experience using or willingness to learn:
    video hosting platforms like Vimeo
    video conferencing platforms like Zoom
    website platforms like WordPress
    self-paced learning platforms like Open EdX
    app integration platforms like Zapier
    customer relationship management platforms like Copper

    You are:
    A determined problem solver
    Able to learn new things quickly and share them with others
    Proactive in getting excellent results
    Thoughtful with your time management
    Enthusiastic about making elections more modern, inclusive, and secure

    Growth
    We stay curious and persistent as the landscape of U.S. election administration shifts. To adapt to new challenges and invest in the excellence of our team, all positions at CTCL provide opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation.

    To apply
    Thanks for taking the time to complete this application! We know the job searching process can be stressful and time consuming. To make the most of your time, our hiring process is designed to give you a better sense of us as an organization, provide concrete examples of the type of work the Technology Associate will lead, and let us see your skills in action. Here’s the process:

    Complete a short application form and upload your resume. (Only applications submitted through this form will be accepted; materials submitted via email will not be considered.) This should take approximately 30 minutes. We will get back to you about the status of your application by September 12th.

    Top candidates will be invited to complete an online job simulation exercise to demonstrate your qualifications and also get a better idea of what the job will be like. The exercise will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

    Based on your application and simulation, a video interview and reference check will be conducted to determine if you are the best fit for the position. The interview will take approximately 90 minutes, with plenty of time for your questions.

    About CTCL
    The Center for Tech and Civic Life is a nonprofit that connects Americans with the information they need to be civically engaged and connects local election officials with tools and training to make our elections more professional, inclusive, and secure.

    To date, we’ve published civic datasets that answer the questions “What’s on my ballot?” and “Who represents me?” which have been accessed over 300 million times. We’ve trained thousands of election officials, serving 170 million U.S. voters, on topics like election website design and cybersecurity best practices.

    The Center for Tech and Civic Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, genders, sexes, ages, abilities, branches of military service, and political party affiliations to apply.

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  • Program Associate
    Employer: Center for Tech and Civic Life
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Associate

    As a Program Associate in the Government Services department, you will help build a new set of standards that make clear what high performance looks like in U.S. election administration.

    Salary: $53,500 per year
    Location: Remote, anywhere in the U.S.
    Travel: 10% (as public health guidelines and your judgment allow)
    Type: Full-time
    Start date: October 2022
    Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis starting the week of August 22.

    When you think about elections, you might think about popular candidates, “I voted” stickers, and all sorts of paperwork and deadlines. But behind the scenes are thousands of election administrators in state and local governments who are working hard to make sure ballots are counted and voices are heard.

    U.S. election officials want to administer elections where every eligible voter can easily and securely cast their vote, but they often need support to achieve these outcomes. To serve every community and make democracy work, election departments need a new set of values and standards for excellence.

    As Program Associate, you will help build a new set of standards that make explicit what high performance looks like in U.S. election administration. Think Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, but for local election departments. This is big, bold work at the forefront of election administration, so an entrepreneurial spirit will help you succeed. To build the standards and support their rollout, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teammates as well as external partners, including state and local election officials. You’ll report to the Program Manager in the Government Services department.

    If you care about democracy, if you believe in the importance of public service, and if you love to exceed expectations, this is the job for you.

    Responsibilities
    This is a new position on the team, so there’s room for you to help shape what the job looks like.

    Coordinating stakeholders – Collect, track, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative feedback, from tools like surveys, interviews, and facilitated group discussions.

    Research – Gather information about standard-setting frameworks, structures for governing models from inside and outside the field of election administration.

    Document – Support the development and public rollout of a new set of voter-centric, pro-democracy standards for local election departments. Refine and update the standards in partnership with stakeholders including the Standards Board.

    Communicate learnings and updates – Create reports and deliver presentations to team members, election administrators, partner organizations, and the Standards Board. Facilitate conversations in a way that is engaging and informative.

    Commitment to priority audiences – Ensure CTCL programs for election departments prioritize voters with limited access to the election system. This includes voters who are newly eligible, have limited English proficiency, live with disabilities, or are from communities that are impacted by the digital divide or historical disenfranchisement due to race.

    Job requirements
    If you’re not familiar with elections or election administration, that’s okay — what’s most important are your skills as a coordinator and communicator. Even if you aren’t sure if you’re qualified but are excited about the position, we encourage you to apply!

    A successful candidate for the Program Associate position will have an understanding of CTCL’s mission and a proven track record of success. While no candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and personal attributes.

    You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You can present complex concepts in formats such as a report or presentation in a way that is easy to understand. You adapt content to meet the needs of different audiences.

    You are detail-oriented and thoughtful about your time management. You notice and fix errors that others might overlook. This shows in the quality of your work. You acknowledge mistakes and turn them into learning opportunities.

    You think critically and are a problem solver. You are patient and grasp the subtleties of complex issues. You come up with insightful, equitable, and sustainable ways to tackle common challenges.

    You are enthusiastic about building relationships and partnering across sectors, including nonprofits, government, and academia. You listen thoughtfully to understand concerns, identify steps based on input, and follow through on commitments.

    You have skills and experiences that help you understand people who face barriers accessing public services. For instance, you may be multilingual with experience working with native speakers of a language other than English.

    You are comfortable in a virtual professional setting. You are accountable and self-motivated without an office environment.

    You are enthusiastic about making elections more secure and inclusive. You believe in democracy and care about voting.

    You are curious. You are committed to learning new things and developing new skills.

    You enjoy collaborating with others and understand the importance of feedback loops. You create opportunities to get input from colleagues and partners.

    Growth
    CTCL uses organizational systems to keep staff connected and accountable to each other and the work. These systems include goal-setting, evaluations, staff retreats every 6 months, and weekly 1:1 calls. While we maintain these structures, we strive to adapt and be responsive to the changing needs of election officials. This might look like reprioritizing goals, evaluating our tactics, and deciding to shift priorities over time. This means the people who work with CTCL are thoughtful in both making plans and also adjusting them based on emerging information.

    We stay curious and persistent as the landscape of U.S. election administration shifts. To adapt to new challenges and invest in the excellence of our team, all positions at CTCL provide opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation. We focus on professional growth opportunities related to the scope and complexity of your work, specialized knowledge, independence, and leadership.

    To apply
    Complete a short application form and upload your resume through our careers website (linked below). Only applications submitted through this form will be accepted; materials submitted via email will not be considered. This should take approximately 30 minutes.

    If you meet the listed criteria, you will be part of a select group invited to complete an online job simulation exercise to demonstrate your qualifications and also get a better idea of what the job will be like. The simulation will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

    Based on your application and simulation, a video interview and reference check will be conducted to determine if you are the best fit for the position. The interview will take approximately 90 minutes.

    The Center for Tech and Civic Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, genders, sexes, ages, abilities, branches of military service, and political party affiliations to apply.

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  • Michigan Deputy Coordinator, U.S. Elections, The Carter Center
    Employer: The Carter Center
    Location: Michigan 
    Category: Coordinator

    Consultant: Michigan Deputy Coordinator, U.S. Elections, The Carter Center
    The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to promote human rights, alleviate human suffering, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health conditions. The Center seeks a highly qualified, motivated, and energetic consultant to the Center’s US Elections Project.
    Start date: As soon as possible.
    Location: Michigan, based in one location with ability to potentially travel statewide.
    Pay: Commensurate with experience
    Length of Assignment: Through December 2022, with possibility of extension.
    The Democracy Program at The Carter Center works globally to support and strengthen participatory democracy, consistent with human rights. Beginning in 2020, The Carter Center began efforts to support elections in the United States. There are multiple key aspects to this project: establishing nonpartisan observation efforts, tracking disinformation and dangerous speech, contributing to electoral reform, and promoting candidate codes of conduct.
    The Carter Center is advancing nonpartisan observation efforts in two key states: Arizona and Michigan. These states were selected following assessments completed on multiple states. Nonpartisan observation efforts implemented and/or supported by The Carter Center will differ from existing partisan pollwatchers and election-protection groups. The goal of nonpartisan observation is to provide credible and transparent information on the conduct of elections in each state through public reports.
    The Deputy Coordinator will execute the citizen observation plan and develop partnerships with community-based organizations. They will report directly to the US Elections Coordinator in [Michigan/Arizona] and to the US Elections team in Atlanta.
    At the direction of the Coordinator and The Carter Center staff, the Deputy Coordinator will:
    • Assist and support the Coordinator in the execution of their duties, and fulfill the responsibilities of the Coordinator in their absence.
    • Mobilize and provide necessary support for THE CARTER CENTER to actively participate in monitoring and observation of key electoral processes.
    • Meet with various stakeholders, potentially including community organizations, media, elections officials, and government representatives.
    • Assist in the design and implementation of the Center’s planned observation activities.
    • Assist the coalition partners in maintaining efficiency, work quality, and adequate communication with The Carter Center. Provide support as needed to in-state coalition partners, including around development of scopes of work, policies and procedures, internal reporting strategies, and codes of conduct to ensure the coalition’s ability to carry out observation tasks in a timely manner while adhering to Carter Center policies.
    • Working closely with the Coordinator, assist partners to develop an external communications strategy to amplify official voter education messages and raise awareness of The Carter Center activities in the state.
    • Cooperate with the coalition partners, Coordinator, and The Carter Center staff to design and implement all the logistics necessary to deploy observers across the state– including support to observer contact management, training, accreditation, travel, collection of appropriate backup documentation to support program expenditures, and other needs.
    • Liaise with other The Carter Center teams that are actively implementing programs in [Michigan/Arizona]; support information-sharing and coordination across program areas.
    • Provide political and electoral analysis to The Carter Center on programmatic, operational, and substantive issues.
    • Regularly monitor state and national media sources for relevant developments in [Michigan/Arizona] and prepare summaries of major findings.
    • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing any relevant materials produced for the observation mission such as checklists, training materials, press releases, public statements, and other items.
    • Support regular programmatic reporting to The Carter Center in Atlanta on program achievements and setbacks, with reference to the overall learning agenda for the program.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Existing relationships in [Michigan/Arizona], including with coalitions, community organizing groups, local media, and partner organizations
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in community outreach or community engagement; experience in voter engagement or civic engagement is preferred.
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in the recruitment, training, mobilization and retention of volunteers.
    • Knowledge of [Michigan/Arizona] election procedures and experience communicating this information to a diversity of stakeholders; sound political judgment and ability to maintain a reputation for strict nonpartisanship throughout the duration of the program.
    • Previous experience with coalition-building and management, including development of policies and standard operating procedures, budget tracking and oversight, and support to internal and external communications.
    • Proficiency in oral and written reporting.
    • Flexibility and adaptability as The Carter Center pilots new streams of work in a rapidly changing political context.
    • Basic proficiency in data analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel, R, Stata, SPSS, or another platform is a plus.
    • Written and oral fluency in Spanish or Arabic is a plus.

    Please upload a cover letter, at least 3 references, and a CV to: https://airtable.com/shrcT6yJq4GToe5qp
    Only applications submitted at the above site will be considered.

    Deadline for submissions:
    Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
    Only those candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be notified by the Center. No separate emails, phone calls, or in-person contacts, please.

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  • Government Affairs Director
    Employer: National Vote at Home Institue
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Director

    The National Vote at Home Institute (NVAHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nonpartisan organization dedicated to expanding the use of mailed-out ballots in local, state, and federal elections across the U.S. Through our education, research, and advocacy efforts with state and local election 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.  The Government Affairs Director serves as an integral leader for the organization, working with the Executive Director, Board, and staff shaping and executing the strategic priorities for NVAHI. This position routinely interacts with key stakeholder groups, national leaders, state and local elections officials, research professionals/institutions, funders, and partners. This position reports to the NVAHI Executive Director and is responsible for all election official engagement efforts on behalf of NVAHI.

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  • Finance and Operations Manager
    Employer: The Carter Center
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Management

    The Carter Center is advancing nonpartisan observation efforts in two key states: Arizona and Michigan. These states were selected following assessments completed on multiple states. Nonpartisan observation efforts implemented and/or supported by The Carter Center will differ from existing partisan pollwatchers and election-protection groups. The goal of nonpartisan observation is to provide credible and transparent information on the conduct of elections in each state through public reports. The Finance and Operations Manager support The Carter Center’s nonpartisan Observation efforts by managing the finance and operations in both states. They will report directly to the US Nonpartisan Observation Coordinators in Michigan and Arizona and to the US Elections team in Atlanta. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the observation mission team in all financial matters to ensure compliance with TCC policies, US tax code, and compliance with any potential external funding sources that are acquired;
    o Oversight of preparation and submission of any financial reports ensuring they comply with requirements established by Peace Finance in TCC/Atlanta; o Prepare or review budget numbers and requests for any needed project advances, including management of program funds for accommodation, transportation and communication;
    o Coordinate any advances and reconciliations, including of petty cash, with TCC staff and observers; o If Carter Center funds are entrusted to the financial manager from any source, they accept fiduciary responsibility for all such funds. They agree to safeguard such funds and, at all times, expend funds in a fiscally prudent manner and keep adequate financial records.
    • Additional possible duties, as requested:
    o Conduct internal audits and reconciliations for all expenses related to the observation mission;
    o Oversee management and procurement of office supplies, IT equipment, logistics, and necessary maintenance. ▪ Develop and enforce procurement procedures and maintain documents (e.g. multiple quotes on equipment purchases);
    ▪ Negotiation of contracts and maintenance of relationships with any suppliers, including internet, communications contracts, utility contracts, cars and drivers, hotel(s) for the mission, office, and all other leases and service agreements;
    ▪ Maintain documents and records for all lease and service agreements;
    o Create and maintain any office inventory, including supplies and equipment in the Asset Panda or appropriate software as directed by OO. • Draft sections of weekly reports regarding project operations, admin and finance. Assist in drafting and editing the final report in consultation with Atlanta staff and COP. Coordinate bids for translation and layout of final report.
    • Work closely with the subgrant manager to ensure compliance with the subgrant agreements and Carter Center policies. • Perform other tasks as appropriate for the well-functioning of the mission.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, and logistics work in the non-profit sphere;
    • Knowledge of relevant law and codes on stipend distribution in the US
    • Previous experience working with civil society is a plus;
    • Flexibility and adaptability as The Carter Center pilots new streams of work in a rapidly changing political context;
    • Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and/or other financial management tools.
    Please upload a cover letter, at least 3 references, and a CV to: https://airtable.com/shrMfUSq0TS0kokI8
    Only applications submitted at the above site will be considered.
    Deadline for submissions:
    Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
    Only those candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be notified by the Center. No separate emails, phone calls, or in-person contacts, please.

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  • Election Information Environment Specialist
    Employer: The Carter Center
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Specialist

    Consultant: Electoral Information Environment Specialist, U.S. Elections, The Carter Center

    The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to promote human rights, alleviate human suffering, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health conditions. The Center seeks a highly qualified, motivated, and energetic consultant to the Center’s US Elections Project.

    Start date: As soon as possible, with potential travel

    Location: Remote

    Length of Assignment: December 2022 with possibility of extension

    The Democracy Program at The Carter Center works globally to support democratic elections and strengthen participatory democracy, consistent with human rights. Beginning in 2020, The Carter Center began efforts to support good elections in the U.S. There are multiple key aspects to this project, contributing to electoral reform, promoting candidate codes of conduct and establishing nonpartisan observation efforts.

    The Carter Center is seeking a highly qualified Electoral Information Environment Specialist to work on the Center’s US election advisory team under the guidance of the Democracy Program staff. The Electoral Information Environment Specialist will assess and analyze key issues affecting women, the disabled, and disenfranchised groups in the United States. The Electoral Information Environment Specialist will contribute to public and private statements concerning the electoral information environment.

    Primary responsibilities of the Electoral Information Environment Specialist include:
    • Conduct analysis of the social media and media landscape in Arizona and Michigan, and produce written assessment report that includes:
    o The main social media platforms being used in each state;
    o An overview of the major media actors and influencers;
    o An overview of the most trusted sources of information;
    o concerns regarding how social media is used;
    o An assessment and overview of other organizations already conducting social media and MDM monitoring activities with whom the Center and our partners could collaborate; and
    o the regulatory environment regarding freedom of speech, disinformation, hate speech, data protection and privacy, political finance, and online advertising
    o An assessment of the unique value added of any MDM/Social media monitoring efforts;
    o a plan for monitoring of the November general elections in each state that includes
     An analysis of potential tools such as Hamilton Dashboard, Junkipedia, Crowd Tangle, etc. and recommendation for which tools should be used and plan for how they should be incorporated
     A recommended, detailed workplan for the time period leading up to elections, during elections, and post elections
    o Following initial assessment:
    • If a larger team of analysts is determined necessary, oversee additional analysts for each state;
    • Track main political and social discourses in the main social media platforms, prior to, during, and after specific election events;
    • Produce accurate and timely written reports as well as contribute to drafting of reports with findings and assessments of the use of social media during the elections and its impact, highlighting key challenges and incidents, and assessing the findings against international standards and best practices;
    • Draft an internal lessons-learned document regarding the monitoring of social media in the US environment, including recommendations and guidelines for future election observation missions;
    • Participate in meetings on behalf of the Center where necessary;
    • Contribute to any relevant output produced by The Carter Center in relation to the November general elections. This could include a report, press release, op-eds, presentations, webinar or live event, etc.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    o Degree in political science, journalism, data science or related field.
    o Experience conducting media monitoring activities, notably with a focus on disinformation, hate speech or online harassment.
    o Expertise in one or more of the following subject areas – disinformation, hate speech, online harassment, computational propaganda, and dark political advertising.
    o Understanding of Democratic Election Standards, particularly related to Freedom of Expression, Opinion and Participation.
    o Minimum of 1 year management experience.
    o Good written and verbal communications skills.
    o Understanding of R and /or Python and familiarity with APIs.
    o Knowledge of data science and / or statistical principles a plus.
    o Experience with CrowdTangle a plus.
    o Fast learner, self-starter, adaptable.
    o High level of comfort learning on the go.

    Please upload a cover letter, at least 3 references, and a CV to:

    Only applications submitted at the above site will be considered.

    Deadline for submissions:
    Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

    Only those candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be notified by the Center. No separate emails, phone calls, or in-person contacts, please.

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  • Civic Information Quality Assurance Associate
    Employer: Center for Tech and Civic Life
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Associate

    The Center for Tech and Civic Life’s (CTCL) Civic Info programs help organize the country’s civic information and answer voters’ most pressing questions like, “What’s on my ballot?”, “Who represents me?”, and “What are the responsibilities of my elected officials?” for federal, state, and local levels of government.

    Our north star is that access to such civic information allows communities to develop lifelong civic engagement habits, resulting in governments that are more reflective of their communities. These communities include voters who are newly eligible, have limited English proficiency, live with disabilities, or are from communities that are impacted by the digital divide or historical disenfranchisement due to race.

    The Quality Assurance Associate will collaborate with our Research Team work to ensure the completeness and accuracy of our data.

    Growth Opportunities

    CTCL uses organizational systems to keep staff connected and accountable to each other and the work. These systems include goal-setting, evaluations, and staff retreats every 6 months, as well as staff meetings and 1:1 calls each week. While we maintain structures, it’s also important that CTCL be adaptive to respond to the changing needs of the world around us. This might look like setting goals, evaluating our tactics, and deciding to shift priorities over time. This means the people who work with CTCL are thoughtful in both making plans and also adjusting them based on emerging information.

    We stay curious and persistent as the landscape of election administration shifts in the United States. To adapt to new challenges and invest in the excellence of our team, all positions at CTCL provide opportunities for increased responsibility. We focus on professional growth opportunities related to the scope and complexity of your work, specialized knowledge, independence, and leadership.

    CTCL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, genders, sexes, ages, abilities, branches of military service, and political party affiliations to apply.

    Job requirements
    Responsibilities

    The Quality Assurance Associate will be joining a remote team, and will report to the Civic Information Managers. Some examples of work the QA Associate will do are:
    – Verifying civic information
    – Confirm the accuracy and completeness of civic information, including information about candidates, elected officials, government offices, and more as needed for both internal evaluation and partner needs.
    – Developing and implementing internal quality control systems
    – Document and develop quality control systems for our research projects and internal “infrastructure” research to ensure their accuracy, completion, and continuity. This includes creating and enforcing internal quality standards and applying them across all of our projects.
    – Collaborate with our Research Team to explore areas where our datasets can improve and identify any potential issues to resolve in order for our data to be the best it can be when published.
    – Error reporting and measurement
    – In collaboration with the Technical Partnership Manager and Software Engineers, document and develop error reporting and measurement practices in order to help our Civic Info team and its partners better understand the completeness and accuracy of our data. This includes researching best practices, creating periodic reports, and tracking quality metrics across time.

    Desired Qualifications

    If you’re not familiar with elections or data cleaning, that’s okay — what’s most important are your skills in quality assurance and as a teammate. Even if you aren’t sure if you’re qualified but are excited about the position, we encourage you to apply!

    A successful candidate for the Quality Assurance Associate position will have an understanding of CTCL’s mission and, while no candidate will possess every quality, they will possess many of the following qualifications and personal attributes:
    – Strong sense of curiosity and attention to detail. You take delight in problem-solving, immersing yourself in obscure topics, and untangling edge cases. When faced with conflicting information, you ask the right questions and seek support in making a decision. You are able to stay motivated to produce excellent results when the work gets tedious.
    – Eagerness to learn. This includes learning about American politics, elections, and election administration. This also includes learning about new tools and technology, such as learning formulas in Microsoft Excel and other tools to efficiently check thousands of rows of data. Experience with Excel and quality control is a plus, but not required.
    – Sound judgment. You’re able to balance different projects with different timelines, and know when to ask for help when you need it. You remain flexible and able to adapt to shifting deadlines. You practice discretion when dealing with sensitive information and when adhering to non-disclosure agreements.
    – Strong communicator and collaborator. You are comfortable working closely with multiple stakeholders at varying levels and collaborating laterally among teammates and vertically with managers. You can maintain clear and open lines of communication, you’re able to proactively communicate any delays or shifts in workflow, and you’re used to breaking information silos. You function well in a team and lean into collaboration when designing and building processes, identifying and solving problems, and creating project documentation.

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  • Arizona Deputy Coordinator, U.S. Elections, The Carter Center
    Employer: The Carter Center
    Location: Arizona 
    Category: Coordinator

    Consultant: Arizona Deputy Coordinator, U.S. Elections, The Carter Center
    The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to promote human rights, alleviate human suffering, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health conditions. The Center seeks a highly qualified, motivated, and energetic consultant to the Center’s US Elections Project.
    Start date: As soon as possible.
    Location: Arizona, based in one location with ability to potentially travel statewide.
    Pay: Commensurate with experience
    Length of Assignment: Through December 2022, with possibility of extension.
    The Democracy Program at The Carter Center works globally to support and strengthen participatory democracy, consistent with human rights. Beginning in 2020, The Carter Center began efforts to support elections in the United States. There are multiple key aspects to this project: establishing nonpartisan observation efforts, tracking disinformation and dangerous speech, contributing to electoral reform, and promoting candidate codes of conduct.
    The Carter Center is advancing nonpartisan observation efforts in two key states: Arizona and Michigan. These states were selected following assessments completed on multiple states. Nonpartisan observation efforts implemented and/or supported by The Carter Center will differ from existing partisan pollwatchers and election-protection groups. The goal of nonpartisan observation is to provide credible and transparent information on the conduct of elections in each state through public reports.
    The Deputy Coordinator will execute the citizen observation plan and develop partnerships with community-based organizations. They will report directly to the US Elections Coordinator in [Michigan/Arizona] and to the US Elections team in Atlanta.
    At the direction of the Coordinator and The Carter Center staff, the Deputy Coordinator will:
    • Assist and support the Coordinator in the execution of their duties, and fulfill the responsibilities of the Coordinator in their absence.
    • Mobilize and provide necessary support for THE CARTER CENTER to actively participate in monitoring and observation of key electoral processes.
    • Meet with various stakeholders, potentially including community organizations, media, elections officials, and government representatives.
    • Assist in the design and implementation of the Center’s planned observation activities.
    • Assist the coalition partners in maintaining efficiency, work quality, and adequate communication with The Carter Center. Provide support as needed to in-state coalition partners, including around development of scopes of work, policies and procedures, internal reporting strategies, and codes of conduct to ensure the coalition’s ability to carry out observation tasks in a timely manner while adhering to Carter Center policies.
    • Working closely with the Coordinator, assist partners to develop an external communications strategy to amplify official voter education messages and raise awareness of The Carter Center activities in the state.
    • Cooperate with the coalition partners, Coordinator, and The Carter Center staff to design and implement all the logistics necessary to deploy observers across the state– including support to observer contact management, training, accreditation, travel, collection of appropriate backup documentation to support program expenditures, and other needs.
    • Liaise with other The Carter Center teams that are actively implementing programs in [Michigan/Arizona]; support information-sharing and coordination across program areas.
    • Provide political and electoral analysis to The Carter Center on programmatic, operational, and substantive issues.
    • Regularly monitor state and national media sources for relevant developments in [Michigan/Arizona] and prepare summaries of major findings.
    • Assist in drafting, reviewing, and editing any relevant materials produced for the observation mission such as checklists, training materials, press releases, public statements, and other items.
    • Support regular programmatic reporting to The Carter Center in Atlanta on program achievements and setbacks, with reference to the overall learning agenda for the program.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Existing relationships in [Michigan/Arizona], including with coalitions, community organizing groups, local media, and partner organizations
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in community outreach or community engagement; experience in voter engagement or civic engagement is preferred.
    • Minimum 2 years of experience in the recruitment, training, mobilization and retention of volunteers.
    • Knowledge of [Michigan/Arizona] election procedures and experience communicating this information to a diversity of stakeholders; sound political judgment and ability to maintain a reputation for strict nonpartisanship throughout the duration of the program.
    • Previous experience with coalition-building and management, including development of policies and standard operating procedures, budget tracking and oversight, and support to internal and external communications.
    • Proficiency in oral and written reporting.
    • Flexibility and adaptability as The Carter Center pilots new streams of work in a rapidly changing political context.
    • Basic proficiency in data analysis utilizing Microsoft Excel, R, Stata, SPSS, or another platform is a plus.
    • Written and oral fluency in Spanish or Navajo is a plus.

    Please upload a cover letter, at least 3 references, and a CV to: https://airtable.com/shrMTHCuL0HXKtllb
    Only applications submitted at the above site will be considered.

    Deadline for submissions:
    Applications accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
    Only those candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be notified by the Center. No separate emails, phone calls, or in-person contacts, please.

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  • (Senior) Training Associate
    Employer: Center for Tech and Civic Life
    Location: Remote 
    Category: Associate

    As the CTCL Government Services (Senior) Training Associate, you will develop and deliver training courses and easy-to-use tools that advance the tech and communication capabilities of election officials.

    Salary: $53,500 (Associate) or $60,241 (Senior Associate) starting salary
    Location: Remote within the US
    Travel: 15-20% to U.S. election offices and conferences (as public health guidelines and your judgment allow)
    Type: Full-time
    Start date: October 2022
    Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis starting the week of August 29th.

    When you think about elections, you might think about popular candidates, “I voted” stickers, and all sorts of paperwork and deadlines. But behind the scenes are thousands of election officials in state and local governments who are working hard to make sure ballots are counted and voices are heard.

    To serve every community and make democracy work, these officials need 21st-century tools and training. You can help them get it!

    We’re hiring for two roles at either the Associate or Senior Associate level, depending on your qualifications. If you care about democracy, if you believe in the importance of public service, and if you love to exceed expectations, this is the job for you.

    Responsibilities
    Training Associate:
    Curriculum development – Create plans for courses and workshops and develop course participant guides, slide presentations, and evaluations that address the professional development needs of election officials.

    Training – Deliver learning and development resources that are engaging, informative, and advance the adoption of best practices. Develop asynchronous online learning experiences, lead live webinars, and travel to facilitate workshops and trainings.

    Research – With the support of the Government Services team, identify training needs of election officials through industry research, like reports, case studies, and interviews. Surface and document best practices that help election offices meet high standards of success.

    Partner communication – Connect with CTCL coworkers, state and local election officials, and other professionals in the field to solicit input, invite participation in trainings, and support training partnerships.

    Commitment to priority audiences – Develop training content for election officials that prioritizes voters with limited access to the election system. This includes voters who are newly eligible, have limited English proficiency, live with disabilities, or are from communities that are impacted by the digital divide or historical disenfranchisement due to race.

    Senior Training Associate:
    The responsibilities outlined for Training Associates, and

    Project coordination – Oversee multi-course training series and other major projects by setting goals, creating project plans, coordinating coworkers and partners, and monitoring progress.

    Continuous improvement – Suggest, hone, and evaluate new approaches to instructional design, such as alternative training formats, materials, or participant engagement practices.

    Job qualifications
    If you’re not familiar with elections or election administration, that’s okay — what’s most important are your skills as a trainer, project manager, and teammate. And, while no candidate will possess every quality, the successful candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and personal attributes.

    Even if you aren’t sure if you’re qualified but are excited about the position, we encourage you to apply!

    You are an excellent in-person trainer. You can share ideas concisely and clearly at the front of the room and facilitate exercises and group conversations.

    You design engaging, self-paced online training. You integrate principles of instructional design and adult learning into your work.

    You make learning enjoyable. When you teach, you engage people with interesting exercises and discussion questions that put concepts into practice.

    You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You can present complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

    You have skills and experiences that help you support voters with limited access to the election system: voters who are newly eligible, have limited English proficiency, live with disabilities, or are from communities that are impacted by the digital divide or historical disenfranchisement due to race. For instance, you may be multilingual with experience working with native speakers of a language other than English.

    You develop training materials that are clearly structured and thoroughly researched. You always cite your work.

    You know that feedback loops can help you build the best materials. You create opportunities to get input from colleagues and clients.

    You are thoughtful with your time management and pay attention to detail. This shows in the quality of work you produce.

    You believe in democracy and care about voting.

    You are curious. You are committed to learning new things and developing new skills.

    Growth
    We stay curious and persistent as the landscape of U.S. election administration shifts. To adapt to new challenges and invest in the excellence of our team, all positions at CTCL provide opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation.

    To apply
    Thanks for taking the time to complete this application! We know the job searching process can be stressful and time consuming. To make the most of your time, our hiring process is designed to give you a better sense of us as an organization, provide concrete examples of the type of work the (Senior) Training Associate will lead, and let us see your work in action.

    Complete a short application form and upload your resume. (Only applications submitted through this form will be accepted; materials submitted via email will not be considered.) This should take approximately 30 minutes.

    Top candidates will be invited to complete an online job simulation exercise to demonstrate your qualifications and also get a better idea of what the job will be like. The simulation will take approximately 2 hours to complete.

    Based on your application and simulation, a video interview and reference check will be conducted to determine if you are the best fit for the position. The interview will take approximately 90 minutes, with plenty of time for your questions.

    We will get back to you about the status of your application by September 19th.

    About the Center for Tech and Civic Life
    The Center for Tech and Civic Life is a nonprofit that connects Americans with the information they need to be civically engaged and connects local election officials with tools and training to make our elections more professional, inclusive, and secure.

    To date, we’ve published civic datasets that answer the questions “What’s on my ballot?” and “Who represents me?” which have been accessed over 300 million times. We’ve trained thousands of election officials, serving 170 million U.S. voters, on topics like election website design and cybersecurity best practices.

    The Center for Tech and Civic Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexual orientations, genders, sexes, ages, abilities, branches of military service, and political party affiliations to apply.

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electionline Weekly
October 6, 2022

Countdown to Election Day 2022: A Resource Guide
A round-up of resources for the coming weeks

By M. Mindy Moretti
Electionline.org

Elections officials have been bombarded with a lot in the last two years — records requests, mis/disinformation, threats, questions about the integrity of the system, etc.

They’ve also been given a lot of tools to help deal with all of it from communications to cyber and physical security to personnel issues.

Needless to say it can all be a bit overwhelming.  With just over 30 days till the 2022 Midterm Election, we pulled together what we hope is a helpful resource guide for state and local elections officials. A one-stop, if you will.

Thanks to the folks at Alliance for Security Democracy, Brennan Center, Bipartisan Policy Center, Center for Election Innovation & Research, Center for Tech and Civic Life, CISA, The Elections Group, National Association for Media Literacy Education, and National Association of State Election Directors for all the work they’ve done for elections officials and for providing the resources here.

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