BILINGUAL-ADA PROGRAM COORDINATOR - Elections

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tarrant County Elections Department seeks a coordinator to oversee bilingual and ADA programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. You will develop Spanish and Vietnamese language procedures, translate materials, and recruit bilingual workers to support voters with disabilities.

Liaising with community groups, monitoring ADA accessibility at polling places, and assisting in ballot translation verification are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Two years of public or media relations or outreach experience.
• General knowledge of ADA laws.
• Fluent in English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese, including written translation.
• Advanced oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to motivate and relate to people.
• Proficient in spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.
• Valid TX driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate bilingual and ADA programs to ensure compliance with laws.
• Develop procedures for Spanish or Vietnamese translation of ballots, notices, forms, and signs.
• Recruit bilingual election workers and assist in translations.
• Liaise with community outreach groups and Spanish or Vietnamese media.
• Maintain ADA accessibility information for polling places and coordinate with facilities.
• Monitor compliance, evaluate programs, and prepare staff reports.
• Assist in training and educational materials for elections.
• Assist in ballot proofing and verification of translations.
• Prepare correspondence for election officials and polling places.
• Assist in compensation preparation for election officials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Vietnamese

Advanced communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing software

Job description

Coordinates the Elections Department's bilingual and ADA programs to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding covered language minority groups and voters with disabilities. Develops and implements procedures for Spanish or Vietnamese language publicity, notices, announcements, and forms to match those made in English. Identifies appropriate Spanish or Vietnamese language media for notices and announcements and identifies any special informational needs of the Spanish or Vietnamese language community. Recruits election workers who are fluent in English and Spanish or Vietnamese. Assists in Spanish or Vietnamese language translation of ballots and other election information. Acts as liaison with community outreach groups and represents the Department at meetings of community organizations involved in bilingual affairs. Maintains detailed information for ADA accessibility at polling places and works with privately-owned polling facilities to achieve and maintain compliance with ADA requirements. Must have ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

1. Monitors compliance and evaluates programs for minority language requirements as established in the Voting Rights Act, Section 203 and applicable state laws. Maintains records of details for outreach programs and bilingual projects.
2. Assesses and maintains current documentation regarding ADA functionality in all polling places, orders any supplies to meet ADA requirements, making sure each polling place is in compliance with federal & state regulations.
3. Acts as liaison with community outreach groups and Spanish or Vietnamese language media and represents the Elections Administrator in meetings about bilingual affairs and for recruitment of bilingual election officials.
4. Maintains database of bilingual workers (precinct information, party affiliation, availability, and entity information). Serves as point of contact for election judges in need of assistance in recruiting bilingual election officials.
5. Develops and implements procedures for Spanish or Vietnamese translation of ballots, notices, forms, signs, and announcements.
6. Analyzes and develops recommendations to provide efficient and effective programs. Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with election officials, community leaders and the media.
7. Monitors and identifies trends and patterns regarding problems or areas of concern in each election and prepares reports for staff meetings.
8. Maintains comprehensive knowledge and understanding of election laws in order to communicate with the media and the public.
9. Acts as resource for questions and complaints from election officials or for problems with polling places, and makes recommendations for solutions to problems and complaints.
10. Assists in the development and preparation of training and educational materials, specific to each election.
11. Assists in ballot proofing, including verification of Spanish or Vietnamese translations provided by outside sources, to ensure that ballot information is correct.
12. Prepares, compiles and organizes correspondence for election officials and polling places.
13. Assists in the preparation of compensation for election officials following each election.
14. Assists the Elections Coordinator as needed in other work assignments.
15. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in public or media relations or related outreach programs.
• General knowledge of ADA laws.
• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish or both English and Vietnamese, including the ability to produce written translations.
• Advanced oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to motivate and relate to people easily.
• Must be proficient in spreadsheet, database, and word processing applications.
• Ability to adapt to new procedures and comprehend election laws.
• Valid TX driver's license required.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, lift, push and pull.