Elections Training & Equipment Operations Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Elections Training and Equipment Operations Specialist to coordinate, create and conduct training sessions for all Election Workers for each election. Duties include loading software, testing voting equipment using ballot counting protocols, managing inventory and equipment tracking, and election site room operations. The role also involves ongoing equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting all activities related to election training and election equipment within the County Clerk’s Office.

This position requires an outgoing, approachable personality, as it involves extensive interaction with Election Workers, temporary staff, and members of the public during training sessions and election operations. Clear communication, patience, and the ability to lead groups effectively are essential.

This role also requires regular heavy lifting and physical movement of election equipment, supplies, and voting machines as part of election preparation, deployment, and return operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Election Worker training, equipment and supply preparation, absentee voting equipment, polling place deployment operations, and other general Clerk and election administration tasks. The position also assists with post-election audit procedures to ensure secure, accurate, and compliant election operations. All duties are performed under general supervision and in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Your expertise in communication will be vital in creating engaging training materials that meet rigorous standards. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the democratic process through innovative training solutions and operational excellence.

Training Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive training curricula for election workers utilizing instructional design models.
• Create visually compelling training materials using graphic design tools to enhance learner engagement.
• Design and produce multimedia content including videos to support online and classroom-based instruction.
• Manage election worker software to deliver, track, and assess training programs effectively.
• Conduct research on best practices in election operations and adult education to continuously improve curriculum quality.
• Coordinate logistics for in-person training sessions, including venue setup, presentation materials, and participant communication.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback collection, assessments, and performance metrics to refine content continually.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment of training initiatives with operational needs and compliance standards.
• Develop and present written and oral presentations.
• Effectively represent programs within the County Clerk's Office

Operational Duties:

• Test, maintain, and troubleshoot computer and election equipment and software for specific departmental applications.
• Communicate with all polling locations regarding upcoming and scheduled elections
• Communicate with all polling locations for delivery, election day, and pick up dates
• Coordinate the organization and preparation of polling location equipment, supplies and materials
• Responsible to help with set up, take down, and clean up polling sites
• Responsible for delivery, set up, take down, and clean up of equipment and supplies at training facility sites
• Provide quality customer service interacting with the public regarding election processes and procedures.
• Absentee and Election Day Equipment and supply preparation
• Polling place deployment operations
• Other County Clerk and Election Administration Tasks.
• Knowledge of learning technology applications for creating interactive e-learning modules.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to proofread content meticulously ensuring accuracy and clarity in all training materials.
• Training experience or experience delivering adult education is highly desirable.
• Presentation skills capable of engaging audiences during live sessions or virtual webinars.
• Experience in inventory, shipping, delivering a plus.
• Attention to detail and organization skills a must.
• Ability to manage and work well within a diverse team while demonstrating supportive behavior.
• Ability to provide guidance and give constructive feedback

Work Environment:

• Mixture of warehouse environment and office setting with a mixture of seated/desk work and standing, moving, and lifting depending on tasks to be completed.
• Ability to attend Training Seminars and Workshops.

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday. Some evenings and weekends during early voting and extended hours on Election Day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20