Training Specialist - Elections

Williamson County•Georgetown: 301 S/E Inner Loop, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Field Supervisor, this role is responsible for assisting with the training of election poll workers. This includes giving presentations, creating and maintaining in-person and online training programs and other materials, and producing videos. The position involves working in conjunction with the Field Supervisor to conduct training classes for all poll workers prior to each election, which include oral presentations and hands-on equipment training. The specialist will also assist with writing, producing, and printing training materials, and conduct trainings and maintain appropriate records for Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars using State prescribed training curriculum. Coordination with various departments and vendors is crucial to ensure training information is current, accurate, and easy to comprehend. This role also involves coordinating logistics for classroom training, entering class information, assisting with election forms and pre-election material preparation, and serving as a primary contact for the election Judge’s hotline. Communication with poll workers and the public via telephone, email, and in person is frequent. The role also includes cross-training with office staff and attending required meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Associate degree in Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and one (1) year of experience working in a training capacity including, curriculum production, database management, and customer service; OR an equivalent combination of education or experience.
Working knowledge of video editing software and learning management platforms.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license (Required within thirty (30) days of employment).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
Prior experience working in Elections and/or public-sector environment.
Prior experience training large, diverse groups of people.
Registered Election Official (REO) certification within two (2) years of employment.
Certified Election/Registration Administrator (CERA) within five (5) years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist with the training of election poll workers.
Give presentations.
Create and maintain in-person and online training programs and other materials.
Produce videos.
Conduct training classes for all poll workers prior to each election, including oral presentations and hands-on equipment training.
Assist with writing, producing, and printing training materials.
Conduct trainings and maintain appropriate records for Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars.
Coordinate information from various departments to ensure training information is current, accurate, and easy to comprehend.
Work with vendors to maintain, edit, and monitor online training program.
Coordinate logistics for classroom training including room reservations, supply delivery and pickup, and room set-up and breakdown.
Enter classes, assign participants, and print rosters.
Assist with design and modification of election forms and pre-election material preparation.
Assist voters and the general public with questions and assist staff/poll workers with voter registration questions during elections.
Assist voters and staff/poll workers operate voting equipment.
Serve as a primary contact for the election Judge’s hotline and assist with complex issues from elections judges and staff.
Communicate frequently via telephone, e-mail, and in person with poll workers and the public.
Monitor multiple departmental email accounts related to training.
Cross-train with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations.
Attend all meetings and trainings, as required.
Perform special duties as assigned.