Elections Training & Communications Coordinator
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County’s respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Location
Flagstaff, ARIZONA
Date Posted
Category
Nonprofit
Job Type
Full Time
Political Affiliation
Nonpartisan
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Nature of Work
Under general supervision performs complex work managing the delivery of information and training to elections workers, the media, the public, candidates and political parties; performs related duties as assigned.
This position may require work after hours, weekends, and Holidays.
Typical Duties
(Illustrative Only)
• Plans, develops and conducts information activities that educate the public about elections.
• Collaborates with high schools, community organizations and political parties on the recruitment of poll workers.
• Plans, develops and coordinates systems to disseminate information to the general public about elections.
• Oversees design of web pages relating to elections.
• Plans, organizes and conducts training programs for polling place election workers.
• Creates training manuals and curriculum.
• Evaluates training programs.
• Responsible for the set-up of training locations.
• Develops and disseminates public information materials.
• Writes and distributes press releases and public service announcements, and media workshops.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, political science or related field and two years of training or other applicable experience; OR, any combination of education, training and experience which
demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Additional Requirements:
Must obtain an Arizona driver’s license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Must successfully attend and pass the Arizona Secretary of State Elections Officer certification program within the first year.
The ideal candidate will have a track record in outreach, public relations, website design to serve diverse audiences of voters, political parties, and media.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in training and outreach activities in the Elections arena. Adult training experience, utilizing technology, and developing effective presentations for diverse audiences. Positive interpersonal skills contribute to a solutions-driven team that builds public confidence and trust. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires a background check.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Considerable knowledge of:
– Federal and state election laws and elections procedures.
– Arizona Secretary of State’s Election Procedures Manual.
– Voting systems and their various applications.
– Voting equipment and effective procedures for their use.
• Working knowledge of:
– The communities within Coconino County and resources/services available.
– Effective group training techniques.
– Modern office procedures and equipment.
• Skill in:
– Computer applications for spreadsheets, word processing and databases.
– Web page design.
– Interacting with persons of diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds.
– The use of computers and office equipment.
• Ability to:
– Create training materials and evaluate training.
– Prepare and maintain reports and records.
– Work independently.
– Address culturally diverse public groups.
– Develop complex procedures and general instructions.
– Work varying shifts, evenings and weekends.
– Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
– Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
– Follow verbal and written instructions.
– Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.