Elections Director of Comm & Outreach
Alachua CountyAbout the role
Posting number: FY26-17068
Department: Supervisor of Elections
Job classification: Elections Director of Communications & Outreach
Posting type: Open
Categories: Miscellaneous, Elections
Summary
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, or a related field, and three years of progressively responsible experience in elections or public relations; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.
Examples of duties
An employee assigned to this classification is primarily responsible for managing the Supervisor of Elections Office relationships with local media and businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations; responds to inquiries and questions from the media and the public; the management of county-wide voter registration and educational outreach programs, assists in the recruitment of polling workers; and the creation and distribution of public relations press kits, packets, brochures, quarterly newsletter and training materials to poll workers, and interested public and media.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Supervisor of Elections and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.
Qualifications
Assists in the recruitment of polling workers and conducts training workshops on procedures used in elections.
Trains employees, including temporary, in election processes, dealing with the public and phones; and provides input for performance evaluations and cross-training schedules.
Conducts demonstrations of Audio-Enhanced Voting Equipment, determines audience, and makes new contacts.
Serves as spokesperson and public information officer, providing on-camera support to the Supervisor of Elections when responsibilities are delegated, while maintaining relationships with local and statewide media.
Selects new and or alternate registration sites for County-wide registration through contacts with schools, businesses, and other organizations.
Liaises with businesses, other governmental entities, citizens, and other Outreach representatives.
Manages the Supervisor of Elections social media accounts, responsible for the continued expansion of reach among social media users in the community.
Oversees the Supervisor of Elections’ website, working in conjunction with other staff members to ensure that information is being communicated accurately and in a visually appealing manner.
Drafts press releases and emails to be released to the media and the general public.
Creates and edits a monthly newsletter for the Supervisor of Elections Office.
Conducts voter registration outreach and public programs by contacting various community agencies and enlisting their assistance in reaching groups with a history of low voter participation and the community at-large.
Develops and implements programs to recruit voters; develops and implements programs designed
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