Community Engagement Specialist (Field Representative)/Election Representative (Extra Help)
Community Engagement Specialist (Field Representative)/Election Representative (Extra Help)
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
- Community Engagement Specialist (Field Representative)/Election Representative (Extra Help)
Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for the Community Engagement Specialist (Field Representative /Election Representative(Extra Help)position on Friday August 22 2025 this recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be done on or about Monday August 25 2025.Please Note:Only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described.These are Extra Help temporary/seasonal positions (these are NOT permanent positions). These positions will often require overtime both in the evenings and on weekends.
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
The Orange County Registrar of Voters prides itself on being a leader in the international and national elections community working to continually innovate and create new and better ways to serve the public. The department values creativity originality initiative and a strong dedication to customer service.
Clickherefor more information about the Registrar of Voters.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Community Engagement Specialist (Field Representative) Election Representative/ Extra Helppositions will fulfill staffing needs in our Community Outreach Department. As an Extra Help in this team the job duties will include:
- Organize several community programs/events with multiple deadlines maximizing available time and making efficient use of office resources.
- Street Team Engagement conduct outreach by walking at various locations throughout the county to promote the Registrar of Voters Office register voters disseminate information regarding elections and create and maintain partnerships with local events and businesses.
- Anticipated to be in the field approximately 70% of the time.
- Attendance at community events during evening and weekend hours required.
- Schedule implement and periodically suggest community events and voter engagement outreach ideas.
- Attend community events and act as support staff at speaking engagements to promote the Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) which will include both evening and weekend hours.
- Perform various office duties such as uploading photos tracking event statistics organizing materials and coordinating event logistics.
- Communicate with event organizers and coordinate with ROV staff to maintain promotional materials and technical equipment to successfully staff events.
- Foster an environment where culturally diverse people can work together cooperatively and effectively to meet organization goals.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across cultural differences with employees businesses community organizations and the general public.
- Other duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the following the candidate must be effective in managing a wide array of tasks maintaining a team calendar and be flexible to meet the Registrar of Voters community outreach goals. The candidate should be able to understand interpret and apply procedures policy and regulations and be willing to work overtime with little to no prior notice.
Customer Service- Interacting in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to answer inquiries from the public with diplomacy professionalism and enthusiasm
- Anticipating and meeting customer needs in all situations
- Establishing productive and professional relationships with internal and external customers
Communication Skills
- Comfortable in a public-facing role and approaching members of the public in various settings
- Valuing and participating in a free flow of information with others for the sake of a common goal
- Demonstrating the principles of writing and grammar including correct spelling and proper word usage punctuation and sentence structure
- Demonstrating the ability to convey information clearly and articulately in an official formal situation
- Exercising discretion and maintaining confidential and/or sensitive information as dictated by the assignment
- Bilingual skills are highly desirable
Technical Knowledge Office Experience
- Utilizing Windows Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Access Google Calendar and PowerPoint.
- Maintaining and managing pertinent information by creating documents spreadsheets and other related documents
- Proficiency in current computer systems and programs as well as modern office practices and procedures and the operation of equipment
- Experience with transporting and assembling of materials and equipment (tables chairs etc.)
Interpersonal Skills
- Working well in a team environment
- Consistently demonstrating a positive attitude
- Exhibiting a strong work ethic
- Working independently
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click hereto view minimum qualificationsPHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Conditions:Vision sufficient to read standard text fine print and various handwritings and to view a computer monitor; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the phone; independent body mobility sufficient to stand sit walk stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks; ability to sit for prolonged period of time; manual dexterity to use hands arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and use other office equipment such as a stapler telephone and photocopy machine.
Mental Conditions:Possess the ability to independently reason logically to reach conclusions and decisions; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused on different interpersonal situations.
Environmental Conditions:Ability to work in an office environment and work with changing priorities deadlines and multiple assignments concurrently.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates considered for this position will be required to successfully pass a background check consisting of employment history professional references and criminal check. Possession of a valid California drivers license Class C and a clean driving record while employed in this classification might be required by the date of appointment. A driving records check consisting of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) check will be conducted to verify the clean driving record.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Registrar of Voters Administrative Services Department will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
The Registrar of Voters Administrative Services Department will screen applications and responses to supplemental questions for the minimum and desirable qualifications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Agency. After the initial screening qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in this competition.
Online Self-Administered Examination (Weighted 100%)
Applicants who meet both the minimum and desirable qualifications will be invited to participate in an on-line selfadministered assessment.Please note that part of this exam will be timed. Candidates will be notified via email of this process. Only the most successful candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once all assessments have been completed the Registrar of Voters Administrative Services Department will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future extra help vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Only online applications will be accepted. Please include your email address on your application. Email notification is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included on your application and use only one email account. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the website. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and or accept emails ending in and . If your email address should change please update your profile at
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How to Apply:
- Apply online by clicking the Apply link located at the top of this announcement
- Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise matching your professional experience with the specific knowledge and abilities listed
- For specific information regarding the recruitment please contact Lora El Amatory either by email at or via telephone by calling .
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:Clickherefor additional Frequently Asked Questions.EEO INFORMATION
Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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