Election Volunteer Coordination Specialist at Johnson County Kansas

A career with Johnson County is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you are searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of becoming a member of Johnson County Government.

Our government rests on the foundation of citizens choosing the representatives who govern us. Consequently, the Johnson County Election Office manages voter registration, precinct boundaries, candidate filings, and campaign reports, and as mandated by the laws of Kansas, administers all federal, state, and local elections for more than 450,000 registered voters and for more than 2,300 elected positions in Johnson County. The Election Volunteer Coordinator position in the Election Operations group will perform a wide variety of these tasks.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience working with the public to make elections happen in Johnson County, then we invite you to consider joining our Election Office as an the Election Volunteer Coordination Specialist.  This posting will remain open until filled, though the first review of applications will be Monday, September 8, 2025.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Supports the work of the Election Office by leading the effort to recruit and retain a qualified pool of election workers
• Assigns election workers to polling places and advance voting locations to ensure high levels of service to voters
• Assists election workers with access of online training materials through a secure online portal
• Works with other staff to ensure that each worker receives adequate training for the tasks that he or she will perform
• Assists in the election worker payroll process to ensure timely payments to election workers before, during and after each election
• Supports the work of the Election Office by maintaining a list of temporary workers available to assist with special projects
• Updates the database of election workers through yearly availability surveys or requested changes

Other responsibilities may include:

• Training: Helping develop and implement Johnson County election worker training programs and internal staff training programs.
• Community Outreach: Implementing efforts to reach out to voters in Johnson County to help increase voter registration as well as improve voter readiness and the overall voting experience.
• Polling Site Coordination: Assists in the administrative and supervisory activities to secure and set up polling sites to conduct public elections.

Required:

• Two (2) years of experience in election work, public sector service, or relevant field
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Communications or relevant field
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

 Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, Communications or relevant field
• Knowledge of election laws and procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office and various election technologies software.

*Education can substitute for experience. Experience can substitute for education.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.