Elections Director of Comm & Outreach

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, or a related field, and three years of progressively responsible experience in elections or public relations; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

A valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7;
Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicant's Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at-fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and/or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

This is highly responsible professional, administrative work overseeing and managing relationships with the community at-large, including media, businesses, community organizations and other institutional partners for the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Office.

An employee assigned to this classification is primarily responsible for managing the Supervisor of Elections Office relationships with local media and businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations; responding to inquiries and questions from the media and the public; the management of county-wide voter registration and educational outreach programs, assisting in the recruitment of polling workers; and the creation and distribution of public relations press kits, packets, brochures, quarterly newsletter and training materials to poll workers, and interested public and media.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Supervisor of Elections and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.

Assists in the recruitment of polling workers and conducts training workshops on procedures used in elections.

Trains employees, including temporary, in election processes, dealing with the public and phones; and provides input for performance evaluations and cross-training schedules.

Conducts demonstrations of Audio-Enhanced Voting Equipment, determines audience, and makes new contacts.

Creates public relations materials for dissemination among the public, including County-wide mailers. Provides print, digital graphic design, editing, and copywriting services for the Supervisor of Elections Office.

Serves as spokesperson and public information officer, providing on-camera support to the Supervisor of Elections when responsibilities are delegated, while maintaining relationships with local and statewide media.

Selects new and or alternate registration sites for County-wide registration through contacts with schools, businesses, and other organizations.

Liaises with businesses, other governmental entities, citizens, and other Outreach representatives.

Supervises and manages the internship program for the Supervisor of Elections Office, with separate internship opportunities during the spring, fall, and summer, providing internships for five to ten students each year.

Manages the Supervisor of Elections social media accounts, responsible for the continued expansion of reach among social media users in the community.

Oversees the Supervisor of Elections’ website, working in conjunction with other staff members to ensure that information is being communicated accurately and in a visually appealing manner.

Drafts press releases and emails to be released to the media and the general public.

Creates and edits a monthly newsletter for the Supervisor of Elections Office.

Conducts voter registration outreach and public programs by contacting various community agencies and…