Election Operations Lead — Voter Registration & Compliance

Albemarle Co; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

The Senior Assistant Registrar in Albemarle County serves as the principal operational support to the Chief Deputy Registrar and assists the General Registrar in administering voter registration and election processes for Albemarle County. This role ensures accurate voter registration, impartial election administration, and compliance with Virginia law.

Work is performed with independence within legal frameworks, requiring sound judgment, discretion, and political neutrality, with

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Assistant Registrar or equivalent election administration.
• Must meet the statutory qualifications to be appointed as an Assistant Registrar under the Code of Virginia.
• Must be eligible to become a Notary Public in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the County’s safe driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, audit, and manage complex physical and electronic voter registration and election records in accordance with state retention and security requirements.
• Supervise Assistant Registrars in the accurate processing, maintenance, and protection of voter records.
• Respond professionally and impartially to inquiries from elected officials, candidates, political parties, media representatives, advocacy organizations, and the general public regarding voter registration and election procedures.
• Coordinate and communicate with election officials in other Virginia localities on inter-jurisdictional voter registration matters.
• Review, process, and issue early voting and absentee ballots, both in-person and by mail, in compliance with statutory timelines and controls.
• Assist in all aspects of early voting and Election Day preparation, including logic and accuracy testing, materials distribution, and precinct readiness.
• As directed by General Registrar, design and develop operational materials and workflows to improve the efficiency, accessibility, and integrity of early voting and Election Day operations.
• Prepare official correspondence, including Denials of Voter Registration, in accordance with statutory notice requirements.

Job description

The Senior Assistant Registrar in Albemarle County serves as the principal operational support to the Chief Deputy Registrar and assists the General Registrar in administering voter registration and election processes for Albemarle County. This role ensures accurate voter registration, impartial election administration, and compliance with Virginia law.

Work is performed with independence within legal frameworks, requiring sound judgment, discretion, and political neutrality, with