Election Services Deputy Director - Strategy & Compliance

Berks Libraries; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County Elections Office is seeking an Assistant Director to assist the Director in fulfilling the department’s mission, coordinating budgets, and guiding election administration in Berks County. The role involves data preparation, grant administration, and voter education initiatives, with occasional travel and training requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience applying election laws, plus strong analytical and supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related subject.
• Four years of experience applying Federal, State, and Local election laws and regulations.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in overseeing elections in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and statutes.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, candidates, and parties about election policies and procedures.
• Review proposed legislation to determine its impact on election conduct.
• Participate in task force committees, conferences, and workshops statewide.
• Assist with precinct management, polling locations, ADA surveys, and realignment decisions.
• Prepare and present data for short- and long-term projects and maintain records for offices and elected officials.
• Assist in payroll, budget preparation, and human resources documents.
• Administer election grants and support voter education/outreach programs.
• Oversee mail-in/absentee ballot operations and Electionware software familiarity.
• Train to provide back-up to other positions and travel for training and site visits.

Skills

Election laws knowledge

Data analysis

Supervisory skills

Policy familiarity

Communication

Organizational skills

Budget experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Berks County Elections Office is seeking an Assistant Director to assist the Director in fulfilling the department’s mission, coordinating budgets, and guiding election administration in Berks County. The role involves data preparation, grant administration, and voter education initiatives, with occasional travel and training requirements.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience applying election laws, plus strong analytical and supervisory