Election Operations Lead — Policy & Compliance

State of Maryland; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Talbot County Board of Elections seeks an experienced Elections Manager to oversee operations, training, and compliance with election laws. The role handles voter registration, ballot preparation, polling place logistics, and staff supervision to ensure smooth elections.

Requires four years of election-law experience and four years in supervision, with substitutions for a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience applying federal, state, and local election laws and regulations.
• Additional four years of supervisory or management experience.
• Substitution options include a Bachelor's degree plus five years supervisory or project management experience.
• A Bachelor's degree can substitute two years of the election-law experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist an Election Director in conducting elections in compliance with laws.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of a local election office.
• Coordinate voter registration, absentee balloting, and provisional balloting.
• Recruit and train election judges and staff.
• Review and implement local election policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and participate in statewide task forces.

Skills

Election law knowledge

Supervisory experience

Training experience

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Maryland's Talbot County Board of Elections seeks an experienced Elections Manager to oversee operations, training, and compliance with election laws. The role handles voter registration, ballot preparation, polling place logistics, and staff supervision to ensure smooth elections.

Requires four years of election-law experience and four years in supervision, with substitutions for a Bachelor's degree.