Elections Outreach Administrator

Arapahoe County•Littleton, CO

5d•$54,589 - $81,831•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. This role involves screening and hiring temporary election staff, which may appeal to candidates with experience in recruitment, talent selection, or HR-related work. The Election Outreach Administrator performs specialized level administrative, and professional work in carrying out a comprehensive public facing service operation. This position specifically leads and supports all areas of community outreach including voter education materials, judge training, coordinating various voter programs and partnering with designated election officials and the partner community at large.

Requirements

Communication - Expresses clearly and effectively when speaking/writing to individuals or groups
Organized - Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to get things done
Service First - Improve customer experience; enhance quality of life; improve trust in government
Teamwork - Cooperates with others to achieve goals and overall work objectives
Adaptability - Responds to changing circumstances by being innovative and altering behavior
Accountability
Inclusivity
Accessibility
Integrity
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job;
At least 1 year of relevant experience; and/or
A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications or related field
Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
Security clearance required: will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check

Nice To Haves

Any Continued Education and/or relevant Certifications.
Bilingual and/or American Sign Language
At least 3 years of election experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading and supporting all areas of election judge operations by assisting with recruitment, hiring and payroll timekeeping.
Supports, and ensures statutory compliance of election service functions including election notices, ballot envelope inserts, election forms & signage, public notice letters and similar mailings pertaining to the voter and election service teams.
Coordinates with United States Postal Service the Election printing needs, which may include but is not limited to postage accounts, ballot mail piece design and layout, mail ballot packet approval and provides mailing timelines to the General Mail Facility staff.
Coordinates with County Communications and the community in organizing, marketing, and developing the “I Voted Sticker” contest program and the overall management of the Election Division website, ArapahoeVotes.com
Serves as support and a point of contact for coordinating ballot content, petitions, candidate information and TABOR information with municipalities, school districts, and special districts.
Serves as support and a point of contact for voter service polling centers and ballot box intergovernmental agreements.
Oversees and leads various special voter programs such as uniform and overseas voters, health care facilities, confined voters, and high school registrars.
Subject matter expert and lead in coordinating Watchers Program during an election.
Provides professional and administrative support for the Division as needed.