Election Operations & Training Specialist

County of Kent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Kent is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Elections Director in Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires handling confidential information and delivering a range of assignments in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.

Key duties include drafting election training materials, overseeing special projects, conducting public election training, audits, and assisting clerks and staff with election administration questions, as well as supporting external

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with post-secondary training in business administration or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.
• Experience with elections or public administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• handling of confidential information
• drafting of election training materials and other documents
• overseeing special projects
• conducting election training for the public (election inspectors/workers)
• conducting election audits
• assisting local clerks and staff with election administration questions
• management of the Qualified Voter File
• assisting with external communication
• assisting with ballot programming and equipment testing
• assisting with the meetings of the Kent County Election Commission and Board of Canvassers
• providing support as necessary to leadership of the Department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The County of Kent is seeking a Senior Administrative Specialist to support the Elections Director in Grand Rapids, MI. The role requires handling confidential information and delivering a range of assignments in a fast-paced, customer-service oriented environment.

Key duties include drafting election training materials, overseeing special projects, conducting public election training, audits, and assisting clerks and staff with election administration questions, as well as supporting external