Election Operations & Training Lead

Fayette County Administration; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Fayette County Administration is seeking an Election Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day election operations, coordinating staff, equipment, and processes to ensure timely, accurate results in line with established procedures under the Elections Director.

The role includes staffing, training, equipment coordination, and compliance with ADA requirements, with a full-time benefits package.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or right to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized field training is a plus.
• 1–3 years' experience in elections or related environment.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience supervising staff or coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day election operations and staff.
• Oversee election equipment and the EMS system, including deployment and maintenance.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct poll worker training and update materials.
• Serve as primary contact for poll worker questions and operational support.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners for equipment IT setup at voting locations.
• Manage Advance Voting in-person staff, providing training and guidance.
• Oversee Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing.
• Recruit, process, and onboard seasonal election workers.
• Oversee Election Night check-in procedures for poll officials and payroll processing.
• Oversee preparation and execution of the Risk-Limiting Audit.
• Provide operational support to other staff as needed.
• Ensure polling locations meet ADA accessibility requirements.
• Assist in maintaining current polling place contracts and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMS system

Job description

Fayette County Administration is seeking an Election Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day election operations, coordinating staff, equipment, and processes to ensure timely, accurate results in line with established procedures under the Elections Director.

The role includes staffing, training, equipment coordination, and compliance with ADA requirements, with a full-time benefits package.