Elections Education & Operations Lead

New Hanover County; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 53,668 - 91,234; Full time

Job summary

The New Hanover County Board of Elections is seeking an Elections Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and support key programs and operations while ensuring election activities are accurate, secure, and compliant with applicable laws.

Essential duties include directing the Elections Education and Communications Division, overseeing Election Officials recruitment, designing training, and managing public records requests to meet state requirements. Full‑time exempt position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local election laws and best practices.
• Ability to operate a computer and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support key Board programs and operations.
• Direct staff and manage Election Officials recruitment and development.
• Design and deliver training for precinct officials and election workers.
• Oversee outreach and public engagement initiatives about voting procedures.
• Manage public records requests and ensure compliance with retention laws.
• Plan and evaluate division operations and deliver public presentations.

Job description

The New Hanover County Board of Elections is seeking an Elections Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and support key programs and operations while ensuring election activities are accurate, secure, and compliant with applicable laws.

Essential duties include directing the Elections Education and Communications Division, overseeing Election Officials recruitment, designing training, and managing public records requests to meet state requirements. Full‑time exempt position with competitive benefits.