Assistant Registrar

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

5d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Voter Registration and Elections is seeking to fill a part time, 20-hour per week vacancy as an Assistant Registrar. The Assistant Registrar supports the Registrar and Chief Deputy Registrar in the Department of Voter Registration and Elections by performing technical and clerical work related to voter registration, maintenance of voter records, and assisting with the fair, free, and efficient conduct of elections in Albemarle County. Work is performed in compliance with federal and state election laws, with a focus on accuracy, customer service, and professionalism.

Requirements

One or more years of experience in office administration, customer service, or clerical work.
Must meet general qualifications to become a Notary Public.
Must hold a valid driver's license. This position is required to drive and must meet eligibility requirements of the County’s safe driver policy.
Must be a qualified voter in the Commonwealth of Virginia (24.2-112, Code of Virginia).
Assistant Registrars may not be paid or volunteer workers in the campaign of a candidate for nomination or election to an office filled by election in whole or in part by the qualified voters of his/her jurisdiction.
Assistant Registrars may not hold elective office and may not be the employee or deputy of an elected official.
All work must be completed in a non-partisan fashion, incumbent must be able to tactfully handle partisan political statements made by officials, candidates, or the general public.

Nice To Haves

Experience in voter registration, elections administration, or a related government field.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, with at least two years of college preferable.

Responsibilities

Process voter registration applications and determines eligibility in accordance with Virginia law;
Maintains accurate physical and computerized voter registration and election records;
Provides information and customer service to the public, candidates, and elected officials in a courteous and professional manner
May interact with staff from other Virginia localities regarding voter records and registration issues.
Reviews and processes early voting applications, and issues early voting ballots in person and by mail to eligible voters;
Assists in all early voting and elections day preparation, including assembling materials, preparing supplies, and supporting election procedures;
Provides administrative and clerical support for department operations and special projects, as assigned by the Registrar or Chief Deputy Registrar;
Prepares and mails official notices, as directed by the Registrar or Chief Deputy Registrar;
Performs other duties, as assigned by the Registrar.