Elections CoordinatorAugusta , Maine , United States | Administrative and Office Support | Full-time Apply by: April 18, 2024 Apply with Linkedin ApplyJob Class Code: 0983Grade: 22Salary: $22.02 - $29.54Opening:April 2, 2024Closing: April 18, 2024Are you looking for a rewarding career in elections with an opportunity for advancement and weekends off? Do you enjoy working as a member of a team and analyzing and implementing policy? If you are committed to nonpartisan work to ensure Maine’s elections remain accessible, accurate and secure and strengthen and protect our democracy, we want you on our team! The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions is seeking candidates for an Elections Coordinator position in the Augusta, ME office. This position provides election program analysis and carries out election preparation duties such as assisting with coding and testing memory devices for tabulating machines and accessible voting devices, reviewing and certifying candidate and initiative petitions, determining needs for procurement of election supplies and materials, preparing instructional information and providing assistance to municipal election officials on election laws and procedures. Work is performed under limited supervision. Functional supervision may be exercised over administrative and/or professional staff. The hours of this position are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and occasional overtime during the election and petition certification periods. In this role you will:
Organize and implement education, information, orientation programs, in-service training, workshops, and related training functions for the media, candidates, municipalities, staff, and others in order to assist Division in providing education and training programs on election materials, laws, rules, procedures, and new voter programs.
Evaluate complex or problem election situations in order to support or respond to candidates, groups, the public and municipal officials.
Coordinate with stakeholders and municipal officials in order to implement special programs involving voters, candidates, and other groups.
Assist public officials in identifying and analyzing impacts of election law changes in order to develop recommendations.
Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating the workflow for the Division in order to ensure special projects are appropriately staffed and goals are met within established timelines.
Review, revise and draft publications, ballots, and other election materials and coordinate the production and distribution of materials.
Gather, examine and analyze voter registration data and recommend and perform data maintenance and activities according to industry best practices; update voter registration and other election information in the State’s Central Voter Registration database (CVR).
To be successful, you will need:
Knowledge of elections, citizen initiatives and voter programs.
Knowledge of state and municipal governments and infrastructures.
Knowledge of data collection and interpretation methods and techniques.
Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn and navigate complex computer systems similar to the central voter registration system.
Ability to develop and present training programs to diverse groups.
Ability to work independently on complex, detailed projects.
Ability to conduct research, gather information and analyze the results.
Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations including Title 21-A and the Maine Constitution.
Ability to reach logical conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations.
Strong written and oral communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications:
A three (3) year combination of education, training and/or experience in elections, public administration or a related field. Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience in elections or voter registration administration on a state, county or local level.
For more information or questions, please contact:Jennifer Wilson ([email protected]) or call (207) 624-9012.Why join our team?No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of XX% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.Thinking about applying?Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.