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Election officials are required to attend instructional training prior to each election to receive the most up-to-date information available to assist them in their duties at the polls. Special ...

RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist team with implementing plans to advance bipartisan democracy reform; * Support the organization's efforts to defend free and fair elections while strengthening our election ...

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Ellensburg, WA · On-site

$17.13 - $20.87/hr

Examples of Duties Assist the Elections Manager with the processing and administration of an election Assist with retrieving, counting, balancing, and logging incoming ballots from a variety of ...

RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist team with implementing plans to advance bipartisan democracy reform; * Support the organizations efforts to defend free and fair elections while strengthening our election ...

RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist team with implementing plans to advance bipartisan democracy reform; * Support the organization's efforts to defend free and fair elections while strengthening our election ...

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What are the typical work hours and environment for an Election Assistant during an election cycle?

Election Assistants often work extended or irregular hours during the lead-up to and on election days, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends. The work environment is typically a combination of office settings for preparatory tasks and polling locations for on-site voter assistance. Collaboration with other election staff and precinct officials is central to the role, and duties can involve setting up equipment, verifying voter eligibility, and troubleshooting issues. While the schedule can be demanding during elections, this role offers valuable experience in the public sector and provides opportunities to participate in the democratic process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Election Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Election Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of election procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic poll books, ballot tabulation machines, and voter registration software is commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you interact effectively with voters, colleagues, and supervisors. These competencies are essential to ensure election processes run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with legal regulations.

What is an Election Assistant job?

An Election Assistant supports the administration of elections by assisting with voter registration, processing ballots, setting up polling stations, and providing information to voters. They may also help with clerical tasks, data entry, and election security measures. This role is typically temporary and requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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$116K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

GRADE

SBE 0013\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

6740 Baymeadow Dr,\r\nGlen Burnie, MD 21060\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

An Election Program Supervisor I is the supervisory level of election programs in a local election office. Employees in this classification supervise and train employees, in various election programs, such as Election Clerks, Election Program Trainees, Election Program Assistants, Election Program Specialists and other support staff.\r\nEmployees in this classification receive general supervision from an Election Director, Election Deputy Director or Program Manager. The work may require travel to election program related activities and events outside the election office; register voters; train election officials, voter registration staff and volunteers or provide related services. Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends, particularly prior to and following an election. The Election Program Supervisor I provides the full range of supervision and training to Election Clerks, Election Program Trainees, Election Program Assistants, Election Program Specialists and other support staff.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Supervises Election Clerks, Election Program Specialists, Election Program Assistants, Election Program Trainees and other support staff engaged in administering Election Programs;\r\n\r\n\r\nTrains employees, other support staff and volunteers in election procedures such as registering voters;\r\n\r\n\r\nSupervises and processes a full range of voter activities such as voter registrations, absentee ballot applications, provisional ballot applications and other related activities;\r\n\r\n\r\nAnswers inquiries regarding election procedures in person, by telephone, by U.S. mail and by e-mail;\r\n\r\n\r\nAssists the Election Director or the Election Deputy Director or other designated staff in redistricting by obtaining census information, researching appropriate boundary lines and markers, and checking and recommending potential polling locations;\r\n\r\n\r\nApplies knowledge of the Election Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Code of Maryland Regulations and the Federal Voting Assistance Program;\r\n\r\n\r\nRecruits election officials needed to staff polling places, organizes required training sessions, and implements and revises policies and procedures related to judge recruitment;\r\n\r\n\r\nAccepts and processes candidate and committee filings;\r\nSupervises the implementation and maintenance of polling place accessibility in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and State policies and guidelines;\r\n\r\n\r\nMaintains current knowledge of the National Voter Registration Act and all related regulations for the purpose of managing all phases of the Act, including the category of inactive voters;\r\n\r\n\r\nMay supervise technicians engaged in maintaining and repairing election equipment;\r\n\r\n\r\nMay prepare election calendar;\r\n\r\n\r\nMay purchase and inventory supplies;\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms other related duties.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience:Two years of experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute one year of specialized clerical experience for each six months of the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office. Specialized clerical experience is defined as work in an office which requires reviewing, verifying and interpreting information in order to make determinations and resolve work problems in accordance with policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute two years of general clerical experience for each six months of the required experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election. General clerical experience is defined as work performing a variety of clerical duties which are clear-cut and typically found in office settings, such as filing, copying, posting data and directing telephone calls.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of experience, for up to two years of the required experience.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute additional experience applying election laws, rules and procedures in a local election office, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.\r\n1. Experience developing a training program including materials, instructions, manuals and\r\nprocedures.\r\n2. Experience supervising staff.\r\n3. Experience conducting training sessions both in person and online using technology to recruit and\r\nassign personnel.\r\n4. Experience evaluating trainers, training methods, and materials.\r\n5. Experience performing election-specific processes by applying Maryland Election law and\r\nregulations.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are required to be registered voters in the State of Maryland in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-207(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.\r\n2. Employees in this classification may not hold or be a candidate for any electivepublic or political party office or any other office created under the Constitutionor laws of this State in accordance with the Election Law Article, Section 2-301(b).\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\nApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to the State Board of Elections, 151 West St., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-974-5126. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Chris.Lohr@Maryland.gov.\r\nMD TTY Relay Service: 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n

Employment Type: Full-Time