Elections Manager

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

8h•$78,627 - $86,903•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt position, Pay Grade 34, VRS-Eligible, and Benefits-Eligible. The Elections Manager prepares and maintains equipment and supplies for Early Voting and Election Day activities, performing complex technical work leading up to and through Election Day. The role operates under the supervision of the Registrar, with latitude for independent judgment, and must adhere to federal, state, and local voter registration and election laws and regulations. The position performs other duties as assigned by the Registrar. This is an FLSA exempt position. Applications will be accepted until June 19, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to work with minimal supervision
Thorough knowledge of Federal and State law regarding voter registration and election administration, as well as State Board of Elections' and local policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of voting procedures and equipment operation
Strong skills in supervising and training personnel
Ability to manage complex projects and meet strict deadlines
Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
Skilled in solution oriented problem-solving techniques
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, candidates for office, state and local agencies, political party representatives, media representatives and the general public
Demonstrated ability to utilize automated information systems (personal computer, state voter registration system)
Ability to make impartial diplomatic decisions
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and at least three years extensive, increasingly responsible experience in project management, public relations, and administrative support work
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)
May not be a paid or volunteer worker 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 their jurisdiction
May not hold elective office and may not be the employee or deputy of an elected official

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Assistant Elections Manager, Electoral Board Assistant, or Assistant Registrar is strongly preferred
Experience as a voting precinct election officer is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Manages complex and extensive physical and computerized records related to election officials
Oversees onboarding, training, assignment, and evaluation of Election Officials
Assists with assigning of election officials as approved by Electoral Board
Works with Electoral Board to set up and perform machine testing
Manages storage and retention of Election Board and election records
Coordinates with Registrar the use of public and private facilities as voting locations for Early Voting and Election Day voting
Works with Electoral Board and Registrar to develop and coordinate training content and materials for election officials
Helps Registrar identify voting equipment needs and assists in the review and recommendation of voting systems and election official management
Maintains a working knowledge of the use and maintenance of voting equipment
Attends Electoral Board meetings
Performs other duties as assigned by Registrar