Deputy Director Elections

County of Delaware•Media, PA

About The Position

The Deputy Director of Elections supports the Elections Director in overseeing the daily operations and long-range planning of the Elections Department. The position works closely with all areas of the department and its vendors to maintain continuity of operations and support the successful administration of elections throughout Delaware County. It provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and coordination to help ensure elections are secure, accurate, transparent, and accessible to voters. The Deputy Director helps plan, coordinate, and direct election activities involving more than 2,000 full-time, temporary, and Election Day workers and operations serving approximately 330,000 voters during each election. The role supports ballot system preparation and testing, poll worker recruitment and training, voter registration and services, ballot processing and audits, election results reporting, campaign finance activities, and other election administration responsibilities. It also develops and maintains procedures, identifies operational needs, helps improve departmental processes, and guides staff in meeting deadlines, regulatory requirements, and departmental goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience must include responsibilities in at least two of the following areas: ballot system preparation and testing; poll worker training; voter registration; ballot processing and audits; election results reporting; campaign finance; or other related election administration functions.
Ability to clearly plan and direct election operations.
Ability to work effectively with department staff and vendors.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities related to election operations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Elections Director in overseeing day-to-day Elections Department operations.
Assist with long-range and strategic planning for election operations.
Plan, coordinate, and direct election activities involving more than 2,000 full-time, temporary, and Election Day workers.
Support election operations serving approximately 330,000 voters during each election.
Coordinate activities across all areas of the Elections Department to ensure continuity of operations.
Work with departmental staff, County departments, outside vendors, and other stakeholders.
Assist with ballot system preparation and testing.
Support poll worker recruitment, training, and coordination.
Assist with voter registration activities and election-related voter services.
Support ballot processing, audits, and election results reporting.
Assist with campaign finance activities and other election administration responsibilities.
Develop and maintain procedures supporting secure, accurate, and transparent election processes.
Identify operational needs and assist with implementing departmental process improvements.
Provide leadership and guidance to staff to help meet deadlines, regulatory requirements, and departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.