Reports to the Field Operations Supervisor; Responsible for recruiting Precinct Election Officials (PEO) and staffing all Polling Locations for all Elections; Assist in the recruitment and training of other election day workers (rovers, substation workers, and riders); Provides regular and timely printed reports to the Supervisor regarding PEO vacancies; Conducts training classes, assists in developing training curriculum, and training schedule; Administers public outreach programs; Builds strategic alliances with lay organizations; Prepares and processes PEO payroll for all Elections; Must maintain confidentiality and business integrity; Performs all other duties as assigned, by the Supervisor/Director/Deputy Director, the Board of Elections, and/or as prescribed by law.
Demonstrates superior oral and written communication skills to assist in the preparation of written PEO training materials and classroom instruction;
Demonstrates successful strategies for PEO recruitment/retention;
Ability to prepare and carry out project planning and implementation;
Applies excellent interpersonal skills, which include effective verbal and written communication;
Manages workflow and meets all deadlines and priorities set by the Supervisor, Director and Deputy Director, and Board;
Meet requirements and deadlines set by the Secretary of State;
Demonstrates a continuing willingness to work extended hours to meet deadlines;
Demonstrates the ability to assist in data entry, ballot inspections, and grip packing/staging/dissemination;
A minimum of an associate’s degree preferred, and/or 2 years of Vocational Training, and/or equivalent work experience in the areas of employee training and/or employee recruitment;
PC literacy, with a command of MS Office applications;
Must demonstrate the ability to create spreadsheets and databases using MS Excel and Access;
Must demonstrate the ability to efficiently and accurately enter data;
Must demonstrate the ability to type 40 wpm.
Must maintain an ongoing understanding of changes in Federal and State Statutory Requirements affecting the Election process;
Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance;
Excellent organizational and planning skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills which include effective verbal and written communications;
Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and dependability;
Demonstrates an ability to excel in task management and planning;
Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure;
Must demonstrate superior customer service phone skills;
Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Lucas County Commissioners’ Risk Management.