Training Specialist - Elections

Responsibilities

• Assists with the training of election poll workers, including giving presentations, creating and maintaining in‑person and online training programs and other materials, and producing videos.
• Works in conjunction with the Field Supervisor to conduct training classes for all poll workers prior to each election; classes include oral presentations and hands‑on equipment training.
• Assists with writing, producing, and printing training materials for utilization in training election staff and poll workers.
• Conducts trainings and maintains appropriate records for Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrars using State prescribed training curriculum.
• Coordinates information from warehouse operations, voter registration, Texas Election Code, Field Supervisor, and Elections Administrator to ensure all training information is current, accurate, and easy to comprehend.
• Works with vendors to maintain, edit, and monitor online training program.
• Coordinates logistics for classroom training including room reservations, supply delivery and pickup, and room set‑up and breakdown.
• Enters classes, assigns participants, and prints rosters.
• Assists the Field Supervisor and Operations Supervisor with design and modification of election forms and pre‑election material preparation.
• Assists voters and the general public with questions and assists staff/poll workers with voter registration questions during elections using applicable systems.
• Assists voters and staff/poll workers in operating voting equipment.
• Serves as a primary contact for the election Judge’s hotline and assists with complex issues from elections judges and staff.
• Communicates frequently via telephone, e‑mail, and in person with poll workers and the public.
• Monitors multiple departmental email accounts related to training.
• Cross‑trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations.
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required.
• Performs special duties as assigned.

• Reports directly to:
  Field Supervisor
• Direct Reports:
  None

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing, and occasional lifting/carrying (up to 45 lb.)

• Work is primarily indoors in an air‑conditioned environment.

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required.
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency.

• Valid driver’s license (required within thirty (30) days of employment)

• Associate degree in Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field and one (1) year of experience working in a training capacity including curriculum production, database management, and customer service; or an equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Working knowledge of video editing software and learning management platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelor’s degree in Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Prior experience working in Elections and/or public‑sector environment.
• Prior experience training large, diverse groups of people.
• Registered Election Official (REO) certification within two (2) years of employment.
• Certified Election/Registration Administrator (CERA) within five (5) years of employment.

• Criminal background check:
  Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check:
  No
• Drug screening:
  No
• Physical exam:
  No
• Psychological exam:
  No
• Additional: N/A

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.