Primary Administrator Collin County Democratic Party

COLLIN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION ADMINISTRATORJOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Primary Election Administrator Location: Party Headquarters in Collin County
Salary Range: To be determined by Texas Secretary of State’s office
This position is Exempt Status

Term

From November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, if there is no runoff, or June 30, 2026, if there is.

Dates are subject to change if the courts change the primary date due to redistricting.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the planning, preparation and conduct of the 2026 Collin County Democratic Primary Election. Other responsibilities include ensuring election is conducted in compliance with state and federal laws. The work schedule hours are varied and dependent upon the needs of the election.

REPORTING TO

The general supervision of the County Chair and Primary Committee.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

This position will supervise other paid Primary Election Staff as well as volunteers supporting the Primary Election. Provides oversight of the activities of Election Judges and their Election Day staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as Primary Election Administrator.
• Interprets and applies the provisions of the Texas Election Code to the county voting process.
• Recruits and trains presiding and alternate judges and clerks for all Election Day positions.
• Remains abreast of changes in the Texas Election Code and other legislation that pertains to elections and communicates pertinent information to subordinate personnel.
• Plans and develops budget for the Primary Election and ensures all expenditures are within allocated budget amounts.
• Coordinates with the Collin County Elections Administrator about any contracted services as well as whenever coordination is appropriate or necessary.
• Responsible for publication and posting of required notices.
• Is responsible for the acceptance, recording, and required retention of Campaign Treasurer Appointments, Candidate/Officeholder Contribution and Expenditure reports, and any other required reports.
• Reviews and verifies election results before submitting them to the appropriate authorities for certification.
• Required travel to participate in election conferences and training in Austin on Sept 26 (expenses will be reimbursed)

ACCOUNTABILITY

The person holding this position is accountable to the CCDP Primary Committee, which includes the County Chair as Committee Chair. Reports of accomplishments, plans and unresolved issues will be provided to the Primary Committee via weekly reporting and via email for critical issues that must be resolved immediately.

QUALIFICATIONS

The basic qualifications for this office are:

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be a qualified voter of the State of Texas

May not be a candidate for public office or an office of a political party, hold a public office, or hold an office of or position in a political party pursuant to the Election Code.

Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

Excellent communications skills verbal and written.

The preferred qualifications for this office are:

Prior experience as Primary Administrator or Assistant Primary Administrator, as described in the Essential Duties

Associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree

Experience in a management position involving public contact, preferably in an election’s office.

Qualification as Notary Public is desirable.

A combination of experience and education for qualifications will be considered. As an example: experience as an Election Presiding Judge, Alternate Judge, Ballot Board, or Election Clerk may be used as direct experience. Document all qualifications and experiences in the application you want considered.

DISCLAIMER REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS

The afore-mentioned qualifications are considered desirable by the Party, but we reserve the right to consider the best candidate regardless of qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and full résumé that includes all relative work history and education.

The application package can be submitted via email, or postal service to the below address. The application package can be hand-delivered to the Party office by appointment.

SUBMIT APPLICATION PACKAGES TO

Democratic County Chair

Collin County Democratic Party

6829 K Ave #111

Plano, TX 75074

Email:

Applications must be received by 5PM, Friday, September 12, 2025, to be considered for the position. Interviews will be held during the week of September 15th-19th.

CCDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About the Collin County Democratic Party (CCDP)

The mission of the Collin County Democratic Party (CCDP) is to elect more Democrats and champion the Democratic values of equal opportunity, justice, and the common good for all people in Collin County, Texas. Collin County is a political battleground and is the sixth most populous county in Texas, with a population of approximately 1.2 million people. It is the wealthiest county in the state and has been trending towards the Democratic Party in presidential elections from 2000 to 2024, with this year anticipated to be the year Collin County turns blue in the Presidential race. The county's diversity is increasing annually, with almost a third of the residents speaking a language other than English at home and almost a quarter of the population being foreign-born. The demographic makeup is equally split between white and non-white populations.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,000 - $5,000