Election Coordinator
City of Birmingham, Michigan•Birmingham, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The City of Birmingham, MI (EOE) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Election Clerk in the City's Clerk Office. Under the general direction of the City Clerk, the Election Coordinator performs a variety of responsible duties involving substantial public contact and requiring a specialized knowledge voter registration, local elections, records retention, and other Clerk's Office functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of election experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well developed PC skills are required
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the registration of voters and administration of elections in the State of Michigan
Nice To Haves
- Associated degree preferred
- 1-3 years in a Clerk's Office preferred
- Previous QVF experience preferred
- Previous BS&A experience preferred
- Notary preferred or able to obtain upon employment
- A combination of relevant work and education experience will be considered
Responsibilities
- Draft, proof, and publish election notices and election related communications
- Maintains inventory of election related supplies, orders consumable supplies as necessary including proofing and ordering forms, envelopes, and ballots
- Organize election inspector placement and schedule election inspector trainings
- Processes voter registrations and absent voter ballet requests as well as creates and maintains related reports
- Coordinates the programming and testing of voting equipment, the preparation of the Electronic Poll Books, and preparation and delivery of all election supplies
- Responsible for all voter registration record keeping including daily processing of Qualified Voter File inbox and other election or voter related information or forms as received
- Manages the planning, set-up, coordination, and delivery of precinct and election inspector supplies and materials
- Prepares election and voter related reports as requested
- Processes FOIA requests, coordinates compilation of requested information, and is responsible for completion of request within statutory deadlines
- Manages animal licensing process and assists with processing of other City licenses and permits
- Distributes incoming daily mail and prepares outgoing mail
- Electronically scans, indexes, and files City records utilizing LaserFiche software
- Prepares and provides routine correspondence and documents office procedures
- Assists with planning and execution of annual Celebrate Birmingham Parade
- Answers citizen questions about municipal activities
- Additional related responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time
- Medical and prescription insurance
- 401(a) and optional 457
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
