Elections Administrator (4284-24)

JOB POSTING – ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR

The Hamilton County Board of Elections is seeking candidates for the position of Election Administrator – Precinct Election Officials, Polling Locations and Election Support (PEOPLES) Department. The Elections Administrator reports to the Director/Deputy Director and is responsible for management of a department within the Board of Elections. To maintain the bipartisan balance of staff at the Board of Elections, this position must be filled by a candidate affiliated with the Democratic Party.

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The Elections Administrator

• Plans and coordinates department policies, procedures and activities necessary to conduct all primary, general, and special elections held in Hamilton County
• Assists with development and implementation of board policies and procedures
• Establishes and maintains department quality control standards
• Coordinates the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of temporary department employees with approval of the Director/Deputy Director
• Supervises and instructs department personnel; assign work, coordinate activities, schedules, and reviews employee work and performance
• Advises Director/Deputy Director and Board Members, as necessary, regarding department activities and developments
• Receives, has custody of, and preserves papers and property belonging to the board
• Reviews all department related Directives, Advisories, Memoranda, correspondence and materials issued by the Secretary of State and take action as required by those communications
• Responds to public records requests
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Should Have Knowledge Of

• Logistics and distribution of election supplies
• In-house print production and mass mailing
• Precinct Election Official hiring, training, and management
• Polling location coordination and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. College level education is desired
• Election related experience and skills: Must have a baseline understanding of the rules, processes, procedures, and equipment used in local election administration
• Effective written and interpersonal communication abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to conduct self at all times in a professional and courteous manner
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Be a registered and active voter in the State of Ohio
• Ability to work extended hours
  
  

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Raquel Burgos, Deputy Director, Raquel.Burgos@BOE.HamiltonCountyOhio.gov, 4700 Smith Rd., Cincinnati OH 45212 by February 21, 2024.