Elections Project Specialist

Utah County Government

2d•$23 - $27

About The Position

Under general guidance and direction of the Assistant Director – Elections, prepares, circulates, and oversees press releases and content for media outlets, including local, national, and social media. Coordinates and prepares media responses and plans and executes community engagement events. Maintains elections website to provide accurate information to the public. Facilitates key projects in the Elections Office and coordinates schedules for major deadlines. Incumbents serving in this classification collaborate with local universities and community organizations to increase voter education and improve voter engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, or similar field.
Two (2) years of work experience related to elections, project management, public relations, and/or social media.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants who have a documented typing speed at or above the rate of forty (40) WPM net.
Preference may be given to applicants who are a Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA).

Responsibilities

Prepares, circulates, and oversees press releases and content for media outlets, including local, national, and social media.
Coordinates and prepares media responses and plans and executes community engagement events.
Maintains elections website to provide accurate information to the public.
Facilitates key projects in the Elections Office and coordinates schedules for major deadlines.
Collaborate with local universities and community organizations to increase voter education and improve voter engagement.