Elections Specialist

Job Title: Elections Specialist

Location: St. Cloud, MN

Employment Type: Full Time

Reports To: Director of Operations

Start Date:

About Us

At Command Central, we are committed to ensuring integrity, transparency, and excellence in every part of our election operations. We believe that accurate processes, thoughtful oversight, and accountable team members are critical to the democratic process and to the confidence of those we serve.

We’re seeking an Elections Specialist who shares this commitment to detail, critical thinking, and accountability.

Role Overview

The Elections Specialist will play a key role in supporting our election-related workflows. This person will ensure that all activities are executed with accuracy, compliance, and clear documentation. They will be responsible for entering election-related data, monitoring regulatory requirements, supporting customers, and offering insights to improve our elections processes over time.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a detail-rich environment, asks probing questions, thinks ahead, and takes ownership of their work and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate records related to election-cycle documents.
• Verify that documents are complete, correctly entered, and compliant with state and internal policies.
• Using election management software, enter election information specific to current election that will produce ballots as well as program voting equipment.
• Monitor and track key state and internal deadlines to ensure timely execution and avoid non-compliance.
• Review, flag, and resolve discrepancies or irregularities; escalate when necessary, and propose corrective actions or process improvements.
• Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders on election-process questions, providing accurate information and maintaining high service standards.
• Assist staff with Customer Support during elections via phone or sometimes in the field.
• During the off-season, support process improvement by developing and/or delivering guidance, materials, and documentation.
• Contribute to process optimization: evaluate current workflows, recommend enhancements, document procedures, and help drive implementation of changes.
• Participate actively during election periods—this will likely involve non-standard hours and weekends when necessary (approximately 4 times/year).
• Hold yourself accountable to performance standards, audit requirements, and team objectives; maintain confidentiality and integrity in all tasks.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in business or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience (e.g., 2 years) in an administrative, operational, or technical role—preferably in elections or regulatory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; experience handling complex records or data sets.
• Proven ability to think critically: identify issues, ask the right questions, analyze information, propose solutions.
• Ability to own tasks end-to-end: set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through without needing constant oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as grammar / spelling.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments; flexible schedule availability during peak periods.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable learning new systems/databases.
• Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check which includes a review of their driving record.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with election law, voting processes, precinct operations
• ·Experience working in a government or regulated environment with strong compliance requirements.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Accuracy & Integrity: You treat each piece of data and task as the core to our success.
• Critical Thinking: You don’t wait for instructions— you analyze, anticipate risks, and propose improvements.
• Accountability: You accept responsibility for results, learn from mistakes, and are committed to continuous improvement.
• Communication: You listen actively and respond clearly.
• Adaptability: You thrive during intense election cycles, handle shifting priorities, and stay calm under pressure.
• Collaboration: You work well with colleagues and customers, building trust and delivering results together.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the integrity of elections.
• A team committed to best practices and continuous improvement.
• Dynamic environment with tangible outcomes, especially during election cycles.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why you are a strong match for this role, with specific examples demonstrating your accuracy, critical thinking, and accountability in prior work. Applications should be submitted to customer.relations@ccelections.com by 11/21/2025.

We thank all applicants; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Command Central LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000