Booth Official / Voter Education-Outreach Clerk (Democrat) - Lucas County Board of Elections

Reports to the Field Operations Supervisor; Responsible for recruiting Precinct Election Officials (PEO) and staffing all Polling Locations for all Elections; Assist in the recruitment and training of other election day workers (rovers, substation workers, and riders); Provides regular and timely printed reports to the Supervisor regarding PEO vacancies; Conducts training classes, assists in developing training curriculum, and training schedule; Administers public outreach programs; Builds strategic alliances with lay organizations; Prepares and processes PEO payroll for all Elections; Must maintain confidentiality and business integrity; Performs all other duties as assigned, by the Supervisor/Director/Deputy Director, the Board of Elections, and/or as prescribed by law.

• Demonstrates superior oral and written communication skills to assist in the preparation of written PEO training materials and classroom instruction;

• Demonstrates successful strategies for PEO recruitment/retention;

• Ability to prepare and carry out project planning and implementation;

• Applies excellent interpersonal skills, which include effective verbal and written communication;

• Manages workflow and meets all deadlines and priorities set by the Supervisor, Director and Deputy Director, and Board;

• Meet requirements and deadlines set by the Secretary of State;

• Demonstrates a continuing willingness to work extended hours to meet deadlines;

• Demonstrates the ability to assist in data entry, ballot inspections, and grip packing/staging/dissemination;

• A minimum of an associate’s degree preferred, and/or 2 years of Vocational Training, and/or equivalent work experience in the areas of employee training and/or employee recruitment;

• PC literacy, with a command of MS Office applications;

• Must demonstrate the ability to create spreadsheets and databases using MS Excel and Access;

• Must demonstrate the ability to efficiently and accurately enter data;

• Must demonstrate the ability to type 40 wpm.

• Must maintain an ongoing understanding of changes in Federal and State Statutory Requirements affecting the Election process;

• Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance;

• Excellent organizational and planning skills;

• Excellent interpersonal skills which include effective verbal and written communications;

• Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility, and dependability;

• Demonstrates an ability to excel in task management and planning;

• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure;

• Must demonstrate superior customer service phone skills;

• Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and be insurable under the Lucas County Commissioners’ Risk Management.