Outreach Coordinator

Overview

The Outreach Coordinator is a key team member reporting directly to the Assistant Supervisor of Elections. The Outreach Coordinator is a highly energetic self-starter who seeks out, develops and executes new and innovative opportunities to engage with the community to promote voter registration and voter education. The Outreach Coordinator represents the Supervisor of Elections at various community events and meetings. In addition, this deputy is responsible for maintaining the outreach and marketing inventory, ensuring it is organized, and well stocked utilizing a database with necessary materials to avoid shortages.

The individual will plan, organize, and lead staff activities related to community service and voter engagement, working closely with the Supervisor of Elections under the guidance of the Assistant Supervisor of Elections.

• Identify and engage in opportunities for community outreach, including voter education and registration programs, aimed at informing citizens about the importance of voting
• Work with stakeholders to maintain the office’s event calendar and act as the primary point of contact for all outreach opportunities
• Coordinate voter registration and education efforts for specific groups, including schools, assisted living facilities, homeowner associations, and community organizations
• Represent the Supervisor of Elections at business, school, civic group, and community events
• Responsible for maintaining the outreach area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and well stocked with necessary materials
• Organize annual high school voter registration drives across the county
• Looks for and/or creates new and innovative events and opportunities to engage the community to promote Elections Office objectives
• Design and create outreach materials
• Promote Elections Office and events through social media engagement
• Prepare reports and summaries required by the Supervisor of Elections.
• Assists with special projects
• Flexibility to perform other duties as needed to support the office’s objectives

• Knowledge of federal and Florida election laws and related data entry procedures. (Experience with the Florida Voter Registration System preferred.)
• Experience in event management, planning, or coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other data management platforms.
• Ability to set goals, plan, and organize work with minimal supervision
• Must be a registered voter in the State of Florida
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible outreach initiatives and programs within a public service setting

• Organizing Work and Managing Deadlines:
  Effectively prioritizes multiple tasks to meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, multitasking, and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to communicate with supervisors regarding hours, events, and deadlines
• Strong analytical skills to assess information and make informed recommendations.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and organization capabilities