Election Official 1

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections • Cleveland, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

What do we want you to bring to the table? We are looking for a team player with a “can-do” attitude, and good communication skills. You should have strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail. You must be able to work with a variety of computer programs, be confident running reports, and work hands-on with voting equipment machines. You should be comfortable working with others, directing projects, and training people on processes. Republican affiliation preferred. Please bring yourself, this is not a remote position. What do you need to have? High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 - 6 months of related experience serving in an administrative support position, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. You should have good computer skills and willingness to learn new computer systems and programs. What will you be doing? Our days vary a lot throughout the election cycle season. A typical day preparing for an election might start by checking inventory and supplies. You will continue by ordering documents and materials to assist with election preparation. You will help with election system setup including programming election geography, assist with ballot layout, proofreading documents, logic and accuracy testing, and programming of districts. You will troubleshoot issues as they arise. You will check and ensure proper maintenance of voting equipment. Monitoring ballot rotation and ensuring ballot security will also be a part of your responsibilities. You will supervise temporary staff during the election cycle. You will be helping with the election auditing and recount processes. You will also be assisting in the creation of memory sticks, tabulating results, and then uploading the results on election day. Ultimately, you will assist the management team by preparing necessary reports. How you’ll grow from this job This position offers the chance for you to improve your problem-solving abilities and develop your planning skills. Each position has the chance of upward mobility. By working with us you will be helping secure a fair and honest election for your community. What can we offer you for all of your hard work? - Hourly wages - Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - Other benefits including Life Insurance, wellness incentive and Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Payment into OPERS retirement system with a 14% Employer Contribution - 11 paid holidays - Paid time off and the opportunity to earn more time off - A diverse and inclusive environment - The pride from helping your country by supporting the democratic process Our Mission The Mission of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to serve the citizens of Cuyahoga County by faithfully conducting the election process through which they choose their representatives. The principal role of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to perform the fundamental and vital functions of administering our elections. In carrying out its mission, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will seek to achieve the following objectives: -To provide access and opportunity for all citizens to participate in the electoral process -To provide prompt and accurate election results -To conduct all activities in a way that assures equal opportunity for all employees and citizens -To conduct all such action in the most effective and efficient manner -To perform all other duties as prescribed by law of the State of Ohio and the rules of the chief election official, the Secretary of State

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 - 6 months of related experience serving in an administrative support position, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Good computer skills and willingness to learn new computer systems and programs

Nice To Haves

• Team player with a “can-do” attitude
• Good communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work with a variety of computer programs
• Confidence running reports
• Ability to work hands-on with voting equipment machines
• Comfortable working with others, directing projects, and training people on processes
• Republican affiliation preferred

Responsibilities

• Checking inventory and supplies
• Ordering documents and materials to assist with election preparation
• Helping with election system setup including programming election geography
• Assisting with ballot layout
• Proofreading documents
• Logic and accuracy testing
• Programming of districts
• Troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Checking and ensuring proper maintenance of voting equipment
• Monitoring ballot rotation and ensuring ballot security
• Supervising temporary staff during the election cycle
• Helping with the election auditing and recount processes
• Assisting in the creation of memory sticks
• Tabulating results
• Uploading the results on election day
• Assisting the management team by preparing necessary reports

Benefits

• Hourly wages
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Wellness incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Payment into OPERS retirement system with a 14% Employer Contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off and the opportunity to earn more time off
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• The pride from helping your country by supporting the democratic process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees