Elections Intern

Hays County, TX•San Marcos, TX

48d

About The Position

The Elections Intern provides administrative, operational, and technical support to the Hays County Elections Department in preparation for and throughout the election cycle. This position assists with planning and executing election-related activities, supporting voter registration efforts, preparing election materials, and maintaining accurate voter and poll-worker databases. Interns help coordinate the logistics, deployment, setup, and breakdown of voting equipment and may assist with basic troubleshooting, equipment testing, and inventory management. The role also includes participating in voter outreach efforts, observing election processes at polling sites, and helping ensure compliance with electoral laws and procedures. Interns collaborate with staff on special projects, contribute ideas to improve voter engagement and election operations, and assist in preparing reports and documentation. This internship offers hands-on experience in election administration, public service, and civic engagement.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED.
Currently attending a college or university in order to obtain a bachelor's degree OR recently graduated from a college or university
Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and execution of election-related activities.
Research electoral processes, legislation, and voter outreach strategies.
Support the logistics and distribution of deployment, set up, and break down of voting procedures.
Assist in data entry and maintain databases related to voter registration, poll workers, and polling location engagement.
Collaborate with team members on various projects and contribute ideas for improving electoral participation.
Interns may have the opportunity to participate in observing the election process, attending polling places, and ensuring compliance with electoral regulations.
Provide feedback on the effectiveness of voter engagement strategies and help prepare reports summarizing activities and results.
Support the processing and organization of voter registration forms and maintain accurate databases.
Help in the preparation and distribution of election materials, including ballots, informational pamphlets, and signage.
Enter and update election-related data in databases, always ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Respond to inquiries from voters and volunteers, providing information and assistance as needed.
Help oversee election day processes, ensuring that all activities run smoothly and address any issues that arise.
Assist in documenting procedures and creating instructional materials for future reference and training purposes.
Provide general administrative assistance as needed, such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence.
Assist in setting up and testing voting equipment before elections to ensure all machines are functioning properly.
Provide on-site technical support during early voting and election day, troubleshooting any issues that arise with voting machines.
Help with routine maintenance and minor repairs of voting equipment to ensure reliable operation throughout the election process.
Assist in tracking and managing the inventory of election equipment, including voting machines, accessories, and supplies.
Help prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for election staff and poll workers on the use of voting equipment.
Document equipment performance and any issues encountered during testing, voting, and post-election audits to improve future operations.
Assist in implementing security measures for voting equipment, ensuring the integrity of the voting process.
Help coordinate the transport and deployment of voting equipment to polling locations, ensuring timely delivery and set-up.