This employee will report to the Election Judge Recruiting and Training Coordinator of the Board of Elections and work closely with the Outreach Coordinator. This position is one of two full-time Election Judge recruiters who are responsible for identifying, recruiting, scheduling and evaluating the performance of approximately 4,000 registered voters who serve at polling places during early voting and on Election Day. Will work with team lead to identify staffing needs at early voting sites and at polling places on Election Day; recruit prospective Election Judges in person and by telephone and email for designated positions at voting locations; ensure partisan diversity and balance and recruit multilingual workers for each voting location; plan and represent the Board of Elections at outreach events; schedule prospective Election Judges for training; enter and evaluate performance data and provide status reports. Position provides support, training, and mentoring to temporary recruitment employees during the peak recruitment season for each election and must work cooperatively as a member of a team. Must have high-level organizational skills and attention to detail and demonstrate a high level of professional responsibility and accountability; follow procedures for document and electronic file management; interpret laws, regulations and agency needs relating to staffing at voting locations; handle personal and confidential information appropriately and in accordance with agency directives; be proficient in writing, proofreading, and copy editing; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare and present accurate and effective reports and charts using multiple computer application; manage and resolve conflict; deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people; and be comfortable approaching others and making cold calls.
The employee must be available for work at the Board of Elections office in Gaithersburg during regular office hours, 5 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and during months surrounding elections be available to work a schedule of extended hours including significant overtime. The successful candidate must have access to own transportation to travel frequently to work assignments at locations across the county. The successful candidate must be a registered voter in Maryland or must register to vote in Maryland prior to the date of hire and must successfully complete a background check.
Additional Employment Information
Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One (1) year of professional administrative experience related to elections, volunteer management, event management, and/or marketing.
Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Preferred Criteria
Resume must include information specific to the preferred criteria listed below. Make sure that your resume references your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the preferred criteria. Ideally, the preferred criteria should be addressed in a separate section in your resume. The system only allows for one document to be submitted so your preferred criteria must be part of the resume.
1. Experience using methods, principles and techniques associated with recruiting individuals to serve at the polls for elections.
2. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, working in a team, and communicating with colleagues and the public.
3. Experience with cultural diversity, reaching out and initiating contact with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
4. Experience multitasking and prioritizing work under tight deadlines and changing business needs.
5. Experience with Microsoft Office, scanning and database software, web applications, social media, and/or other technological resources.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
All applicants will be reviewed by OHR to determine whether or not they meet minimum qualifications for the position. All applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be reviewed and rated by subject matter experts based on the Preferred Criteria. Based on the results of Preferred Criteria evaluation, applicants will be rated and placed on the Eligible List as either "Qualified" or "Well Qualified." The highest rated applicants will be placed on the Eligible List and may be considered for interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are same grade or higher will be placed on Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. Note: In the event there are 5 or less minimally qualified candidates, all will be placed on the Eligible List as Qualified and will be interviewed.
Minimum Salary
40952
Maximum Salary
67533
Currency
USD