Election Operations & Compliance Deputy Director

Craven County Government; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Board of Elections seeks an Elections Deputy Director to oversee administrative, managerial, and operational functions under the Elections Director. Responsibilities include assisting in election management, staff supervision, budget preparation, voter registration oversight, and compliance with NC statutes.

The role entails coordinating equipment testing, planning for elections and recounts, and ensuring security and reporting requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Work experience in North Carolina elections at the County staff level.
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in planning and management of a program.
• Two years of experience as an Elections Deputy Director preferred.
• Certification as NC Elections Administrator within 3 years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in administering all functions of the office to comply with statutes and directives.
• Organize and prepare for elections and recounts, including ballots and voting equipment testing.
• Prepare personnel, payroll, and finance paperwork; assist with annual budget.
• Manage voter registration processes and maintain records securely.
• Supervise Election Specialists and other staff; advise on personnel matters.
• Coordinate Board meetings and prepare reports for the Board.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Policy interpretation

Voter registration procedures

Election administration

Security compliance

Testing of voting equipment

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

State Election Information Management System

Job description

Craven County Board of Elections seeks an Elections Deputy Director to oversee administrative, managerial, and operational functions under the Elections Director. Responsibilities include assisting in election management, staff supervision, budget preparation, voter registration oversight, and compliance with NC statutes.

The role entails coordinating equipment testing, planning for elections and recounts, and ensuring security and reporting requirements are met.