Elections Outreach Specialist

ELECTIONS OUTREACH SPECIALIST -

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BOARD OF ELECTIONS

JULY 13, 2026

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

$55,366.00 - $65,000.00

Full-Time

This posting is subject to close without prior notification.

The purpose of this job is to oversee and execute voter outreach programs, website management, social media, and the fulfillment of public records requests. The position will also assist with other Education and Outreach functions as needed by the division.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Develop and execute the Board of Elections outreach plan to include community events, social media, website maintenance and management, and material development.
• Recruit and assign election workers, process data transactions, and complete all other functions related to the maintenance of election workers.
• Oversee intake and fulfillment of public records requests submitted by individuals along with overall management of the departmental records fulfillment system.
• Conduct outreach events on behalf of the division.
• Create outreach materials for departmental use.
• Manage social media platforms; oversee departmental websites and associative content.
• Create multifaceted and innovative county-wide voter education and outreach programs and materials for citizens of diverse backgrounds that encourage voter participation.
• Develop and execute outreach campaigns on social media, radio, television, newspaper, and other traditional media.
• Collaborate and coordinate election outreach events.
• Create print and web-based publications for events and the website.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by the Director of Elections or supervisory employee relevant to the work performed.

• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing elections.
• Knowledge of graphic design and instructional design principles (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge of public relations principles and practices; special event planning and promotion, and publication design and layout principles.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles and content development.
• Skilled in operating SEIMS (elections database) and software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant programs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate multi-line phone systems and other office equipment.

Requires an Associate Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Arts or English, from an appropriately accredited college or university supplemented by 3 years of experience in graphic design, content development and community engagement or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• None

• Valid North Carolina driver's license.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer