Election Program Manager I: Lead Local Election Programs

State of Maryland; Frederick, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frederick County Board of Elections seeks an Election Program Manager I to lead and oversee local election programs, including voter registration, absentee voting, and election judge training. This role requires coordinating with the Director, State Board of Elections staff, vendors, and local government partners, and may involve evenings, weekends, travel during elections.

You will direct staff, develop program budgets, set goals, and ensure compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Four years of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates all activities of a local Board of Election program or programs, such as an absentee voting, voter registration, voting systems, election judge hiring and training which are unique to the agency and its mission.
• Establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s), oversees implementation and approves revisions.
• Establishes and evaluates program goals, standards and controls to meet program objectives.
• Manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s).
• Develops and submits budget requirements for the program(s) each fiscal year.
• Develops short and long-range plans for program operations and resources.
• Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s).
• Manages development and training of program staff.
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work of lower-level Election Program Supervisors.
• Represents the department in a liaison capacity with managers and officials of other agencies concerning program activities, including the State Board of Elections and local Election Boards.
• May promote the program through contacts with elected officials, State Board of Elections staff, election judges, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MDVOTERS Voter Registration

Job description

The Frederick County Board of Elections seeks an Election Program Manager I to lead and oversee local election programs, including voter registration, absentee voting, and election judge training. This role requires coordinating with the Director, State Board of Elections staff, vendors, and local government partners, and may involve evenings, weekends, travel during elections.

You will direct staff, develop program budgets, set goals, and ensure compliant operations.