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Introduction
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is filling
an Elections Specialist Entry position!
This position is in-person and headquartered at 201 W Washington Avenue, Madison, WI.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission is charged under Wisconsin Statutes to administer and enforce Wisconsin's elections laws. The core mission of the Commission is to ensure ongoing and quality education, training, outreach, technical assistance, and advice to municipal clerks, county clerks, and local election inspectors (poll workers) that conduct elections as well as to ensure adherence to, and compliance with Wisconsin election laws and required procedures.
Another core function of the Commission is to provide current and accurate information to the public as well as various governmental and other organizations about the State's electoral processes, voting statistics, and trends.
Position Summary
This Elections Specialist Entry position functions as part of the elections administration team, and is a resource for county, municipal, and school district clerks and administrators, as well as candidates, voters, and the general public. This position will develop and maintain a high-level working knowledge of federal and state election laws, administrative rules, Commission policies and business processes in order to effectively interpret and apply these requirements to all types of elections held throughout the state and provide expert opinions and advice on election administration issues.
This position:

• Conducts public outreach, education, training, technical assistance workshops, seminars, and certification classes for local election officials and members of the public.
• Is responsible for core election administration tasks, including, but not limited to review of state and federal candidate ballot access documents, ballot design and review, and canvass of election results.
• Participates in implementing other initiatives identified by agency management and the Commission.
• Works in and provides services regarding Wisconsin's statewide voter registration system called WisVote. This is a database of voter and election information as well as a primary tool for administration of elections in the state.
• Provides customer service, training, and guidance to county and municipal clerks in the administration of elections using WisVote.

For more information, please view the complete position description .
Salary Information
This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-04. The starting hourly rate for this position will be between $28.24 - $31.34 per hour, depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits A 12-month probationary period will be required for this position.
Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
The selected candidate must not have given a political contribution to a candidate for a partisan state or local office in the twelve months prior to appointment and must comply with the agency's nonpartisan requirements during employment.
The selected candidate must possess a valid Wisconsin driver license and meet the State's Risk Management requirements OR have the ability to obtain one's own transportation and have the ability to travel statewide as required.
Due to the nature of the position, WEC will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. WEC does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form.
Qualifications
Qualifications below will be evaluated during the selection process and must be addressed in your resume and letter of qualifications.
Minimally qualified applicants will have each of the following:

• Experience communicating technical/specialized information to customers or the public, preferably through the administration of training or public outreach
• Experience administering and implementing laws and policy directives in a professional setting
• Experience learning new computer hardware and software applications

In addition, well-qualified candidates will have at least one of the following:

• Experience creating/editing training or public outreach materials, including written materials intended for use in print or online format
• Experience with program administration involving a complex database or software application
• Experience in oversight, development and maintenance of websites
• Experience leading a data quality initiative (e.g., coordinating data quality efforts with program areas, running reports, or conducting data analysis to identify problem areas, or similar

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment (VNCA) program.
Questions can be directed to Paula Langbecker at paulag.langbecker@wisconsin.gov .
Deadline to Apply
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm Monday, August 17, 2026.