Election Specialist I

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance

Pension plan

Vacation days

Sick leave

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Pre-tax programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Illinois Board of Elections is seeking an election support professional to assist with certification of ballots and respond to inquiries under the direction of the Election Operations Team Lead. You will help interpret election laws for authorities and the public, and conduct election judge training sessions.

Office location is Springfield, with standard hours Monday through Friday, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a four-year college with courses in public administration, government or communications.
• A four-year degree may be substituted with one year of professional elections experience.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the state to monitor elections and conduct election judge training seminars.

Responsibilities

• Assist with certification of ballots and handling inquiries.
• Provide interpretations of election laws to election authorities, election judges and the public.
• Conduct election judge training classes for election authorities.
• Assist in preparing and writing agency publications and conduct training sessions.
• Support candidate nomination filing activities as requested.

Education

Four-year degree

Public administration

Government

Communications

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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Agency: Board of Elections
Closing Date/Time: October 23rd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,334 - $4,584 per month
Full Range: $4,334 - $6,500 per month
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The SBE is a non-code agency.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through theillinois.jobs2web.comwebsite. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through theSuccessFactorsemployee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Work Hours:8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location:2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704
Agency Contact: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Office and Administrative Support

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Functional Statement

Under general supervision of the Election Operations Team Lead, assists with certification of ballots and handling inquires; acts as contributor to Board publications; provides general interpretations of various election laws to election authorities, election judges, and the general public; provides oral and written answers related to questions regarding various statutes; conducts election judge training classes for election authorities.

Assists in providing general interpretation of various election laws; advises local election authorities and officials concerning necessary implementation, abolishment or revision of procedures resulting from changes in statutes and/or rules and regulations.

Assists in the preparation and writing of various agency publications to be used for in-house reference and election authority distribution; conducts training sessions for various election authorities as assigned.

Assists in providing written answers related to questions arising out of the Illinois Election Code to election officials and authorities, legislative staff and members of the general public; refers obscure or novel inquiries to senior personnel.

At the request of the director/operations lead, assists in all activities of candidate nomination filing. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: petition filing, objection filing, service of notice for objections, electoral board meeting support, candidate withdrawals, and ballot certification.

Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications 1

Requires skill, knowledge, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college with courses in public administration, government or communications, or other related field.

Minimum Qualifications 2

A four-year degree may be substituted with one year of professional elections experience such as might be acquired working in election administration.

Minimum Qualifications 3

Requires ability to travel extensively throughout the state to monitor elections and conduct election judge training seminars.

The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.