Election Programs Coordinator (Hybrid/Remote)

Travis County; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Travis County Elections Division seeks an Administrative Support professional to coordinate and support activities during an election cycle, under supervision of Division leadership. The role emphasizes compliance with laws, rules, and regulations while serving voters and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating seasonal workers, assisting Ballot by Mail processes, training Election Workers, and managing site logistics for polling places and voting equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of elections program or project management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Knowledge of state and federal election laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise seasonal workers for elections and support multiple programs within Elections Division (Ballot by Mail, Call Center, Training, Site Coordination, Personnel, Voting Equipment & Operations).
• Assist with Ballot by Mail applications, voter support, and duties of Early Voting Ballot Board and Signature Verification Committee.
• Provide support in Elections Call Center as needed.
• Develop training materials for Election Workers for both Early Voting and Election Day.
• Facilitate election worker training in-person and online with curriculum standards and legal requirements.
• Coordinate with temporary workers on configuring voting equipment/electronic poll books.
• Assist in recruiting, assigning, and onboarding election workers using an election management system.
• Identify and coordinate polling place sites for Early Voting and Election Day, ensuring ADA compliance.
• Coordinate site contracts and delivery logistics under supervision.
• Communicate with voters, county employees, and the public by phone, email, and in-person; provide consistent information on laws.
• Move and package equipment, assist in warehouse, and manage inventory allocation and troubleshooting.

Skills

Office supervision

Office management

Computers

Management principles

Election Code knowledge

Election procedures

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Government, Political Science, Public Administration or related field

Job description

Travis County Elections Division seeks an Administrative Support professional to coordinate and support activities during an election cycle, under supervision of Division leadership. The role emphasizes compliance with laws, rules, and regulations while serving voters and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating seasonal workers, assisting Ballot by Mail processes, training Election Workers, and managing site logistics for polling places and voting equipment.