Associate Director of Voter Registration
Associate Director of Voter Registration
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Position Description
The Harris County Tax AssessorCollectors Office is seeking a dynamic detailed oriented and experienced leader to join our team as the Associate Director of Voter Registration.
The Associate Director of Voter Registration will support the Director of Voter Registration and play a crucial role in overseeing the voter registration process and ensuring compliance with the Texas Election Code. The ideal candidate will drive strategic initiatives to meet critical deadlines serve as a liaison to the County Clerks Office and other election entities and manage a diverse team including seasonal employees. Additionally this position will identify challenges facing constituents and develop effective communication strategies to foster productive solutions.Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with federal laws and the Texas Election Code regarding voter registration deadlines and processes.
- Monitor the departments workload capacity to ensure all deadlines for an election cycle are met.
- Drive strategic initiatives to meet critical deadlines and enhance voter registration efficiency.
- Coordinate with the County Clerks office and external jurisdictional districts on all election responsibilities.
- Oversee the daily operations of staff in all areas of voter registration including data entry record maintenance and verification processes while providing support as needed.
- Work closely with the Compliance Division to fulfill Open Records Requests for voter registration information.
- Maintain and manage inventory onsite and at the distribution center reordering supplies from vendors as needed.
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor contracts renewals and scheduled mailings of voter certificates/notices ensuring adequate postage is available.
- Monitor policies and regulations changes to ensure staff compliance.
- Clearly and consistently communicate community needs to the Director of Voter Registration through weekly reports proposals and memos as needed.
- Use and maintain a datadriven reporting matrix to accurately track successes and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitors and analyzes voter registration data to identify trends and improve processes.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Political Science Public Administration Communications or a related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the required education.
- At least 5 years of experience in voter registration political organizing or community outreach.
- Proven experience managing staff and coordinating largescale programs.
- Strong understanding of local state and federal voter registration laws and regulations.
- Proven track record of working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Thorough understanding of voter registration laws and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite data management software and voter registration tools.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing regulations and political environments.
- Ability to attend law seminars and conferences including outoftown travel to stay informed on election laws and best practices.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to civic engagement and increasing voter participation.
- Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- High level of professionalism ethics and integrity.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Willingness to travel for outreach and events as necessary.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
LOCATION:
- 1001 Preston St. Houston Texas 77002
HOURS:
- MonFri 7:45 am 4:45 pm
- Some overtime hours are required on weekdays and weekends
- May require attendance at outside training seminars and/or conferences
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
