Elections Specialist - Voter Engagement Communications

Elections Specialist - Voter Engagement Communications

The Hennepin County Elections department is responsible for the administration and supervision of all federal, state, and local elections in the county and 800,000 registered voters. The department is hiring a Communications Election Specialist to manage department communications and development of resources for community and local election partners and voters with the goal of educating residents on voter registration, upcoming elections and ensuring voters are prepared to cast their ballot on Election Day.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! Location and hours : This position is hybrid and will be performed on-site at 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, in the community, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m. and are subject to change based on business need. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type : This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will :

• Develop and implement voter outreach and engagement program initiatives for the department to increase voter registration and reduce disparities in voting access among county residents.
• Manage communications projects to engage voters through paid media campaigns, graphic design, and video production.
• Plan, develop, and publish social media content to engage voters.
• Plan and coordinate voter outreach events focusing on communities with lower voter engagement, providing accurate election information and building trust.
• Maintain and expand collaborative internal and external partnerships, including with the media supporting voter engagement work.
• Develop and implement specialized training for community partners and internal and external partners across the county and state.
• Develop resources and outreach materials including handouts, media toolkits, social media pages and newsletter content.
• Provide supervision and work direction to seasonal staff.

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