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Temporary Elections Trainer

Harris County
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States

Position Description


Position Overview:
This role involves learning and applying all election-related procedures outlined in the manual and curriculum while providing excellent customer service to Harris County election workers both in person and over the phone. Responsibilities include traveling throughout Harris County to conduct trainings, sometimes driving long distances, at night, or on highways, and arriving on time for scheduled shifts. The position also serves as a key point of contact for election judges, offering on-site coaching and support during setup, voting hours, and vote center closure, as well as responding to last-minute emergencies. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are essential, including knowing when to seek clarification and accepting feedback from team leads and management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Learning all election-related content outlined in the manual and curriculum.
  • Providing excellent customer service to the election workers of Harris County (in-person & on phone).
  • Helping other election departments as needed.
  • Driving to all areas of Harris County to train (some training sites may be 45 minutes to an hour away from home address).
  • Driving at night and on highways.
  • Arriving on time for shift.
  • Communicating with intention, utilizing printed resources.
  • Serve as a point of contact for judges experiencing challenges during setup, throughout voting hours, and during vote center closure.
  • Provide on-site coaching and support to ensure adherence to election procedures and policies.
  • Drive to on-site last minute emergencies in election periods.
  • Know when to ask for support and/or clarity.
  • Accept feedback from team leads and upper management, sometimes in the middle of a training.



Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Adherence to policies and laws are a must. 

  • Provided written resources encapsulate both Harris County and Secretary of State policies and laws.

  • Strong knowledge of vote center procedures, equipment, and general operations of an election and the Harris County website.

  • Understands and can explain the ePollBook application and the voting process.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure.

  • Willingness to travel to various vote centers and work flexible hours, including early mornings and late evenings.

  • Must be able to work under stress and able to work without direct supervision.

  • Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and be willing to learn new computer programs and applications.


NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

  • Prior experience as an election judge, election trainer, or similar role in election administration.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Temp Full-time | This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County–contracted agency. | Position End Date: June 1, 2026
    • 20 - 40 hour weeks (with the possibility of over-time in election periods.)
    • Days and hours of work are covering every day of the week, though individuals are normally not scheduled to work more than 5 days a week.
    • Training shifts range from 8-12 hours; 3 election shifts will range from 14 - 20 hours.
    • Between election periods hours will be reduced and mandatory vacations scheduled.
    • Time-off requests can be submitted at designated times.
    • Block-off periods for no time off are May 1 - May 31, 2026.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • This job is primarily an active, physically demanding role. 
  • Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 40lbs is a mandatory component of the job. (on-feet, setup and take down of equipment)

Location:

  • Harris County Elections 15600 Morales Rd. Houston, TX 77032



Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.