ELECTIONS OUTREACH SPECIALIST - 40010825

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DEPARTMENT:       

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

DATE POSTED:            

JULY 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE:           

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

HIRING RANGE:

$55,366.00 - $65,000.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40010825

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME, NONEXEMPT

 

 

**This posting is subject to close without prior notification.**

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

The purpose of this job is to oversee and execute voter outreach programs, website management, social media, and the fulfillment of public records requests. The position will also assist with other Education and Outreach functions as needed by the division.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

 

• Responsible for developing and executing the Board of Elections outreach plan to include community events, social media, website maintenance and management, and material development. 
• Responsible for recruiting and assigning election workers, processing data transactions, and completing all other functions related to the maintenance of election workers. 
• Responsible for the intake and fulfillment of public records requests submitted by individuals along with overall management of the departmental records fulfillment system. 
• Conducts outreach events on behalf of the division. 
• Creates outreach materials for departmental use. 
• Manages social media platforms; manages departmental websites and associative content. 
• Creates multifaceted and innovative county wide voter education and outreach programs and materials for citizens of diverse backgrounds that encourage voter participation. 
• Develops and executes outreach campaigns on social media, radio, television, newspaper, and other traditional media. 
• Collaborates and coordinates election outreach events. 
• Creates print and web-based publications for events and the website. 
• Performs other administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Elections or supervisory employee relevant to the work performed.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing elections. 
• Knowledge of graphic design and instruc