Bilingual Elections & ADA Compliance Lead

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

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.