Community Outreach Specialist - Elections & Registration

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

CLASSIFICATION: COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to educate, inform and empower Clayton County residents on voter registration and election related subject matters including equipment demonstrations and filling out registration and absentee ballots.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are typical for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification ifthe work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists with developing and executing outreach and community relations strategies/events, develop and maintain contact lists. Maintains and updates all departmental voter education and public information materials.

Creates, designs, composes and edits brochures, fact sheets, surveys, news releases, and public service announcements for department. Researches voter information and current laws through state, federal and outside county websites.

Contacts concerned citizens, organizations, churches, senior centers, schools, groups etc. by email, phone or letter requesting to present information and answers questions regarding upcoming elections and new laws throughout Clayton County. Organizes and directs voter education and outreach efforts. Determines appropriate information to present to community groups.

Acts as Deputy Registrar conducting voter registration drives. Registers voters at events, and application review for completeness and accuracy. Provides pertinent information on voter registration, upcoming elections, and applicable laws.

Conducts Deputy Registrar training for Educators prior to High School Voter Registration Month, on a scheduled basis for interested groups, organizations, concerned citizens etc. as requested.

Prepares tools to measure performance of public meetings and events, including participant feedback and partnering with community leaders, civic organizations, churches, schools and colleges.

Provides demonstrations of new voting equipment. Organizes and directs public meetings and voter education and outreach efforts. Determines appropriate information to present to community groups.

ADDITIONAL DAILY FUNCTIONS:

Design and produce all publications, reports, manuals, flyers, sample ballots, legal advertisements, paraphernalia, related voter registration and election materials Update and maintain departmental website, social media pages

Plan, coordinate, and implement voter education outreach programs based on the vision of the Director

Plan, coordinate and schedule speaking engagements for the Director Conduct speaking engagements as directed.

Perform quality control work including proofreading, grammar, and spelling.

Create and manage the voter and election related materials Create sample ballot inserts for each election.

Work with Communication Administrator, Information Technology to update and maintain social media accounts.

Update website with relevant election information.

Produce an accurate Voters' Pamphlet for each election.

Voter outreach to live and virtual audiences, upon request attend community events to educate prospective voters, supports school districts, colleges and universities with election related events and programs

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate Degree in business or public administration, political science, education or a related field required; supplemented by two (2) years of experience in voter registration, elections, and/or performing administrative duties in a public sector environment and or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all Georgia Election Codes, State Election Board Rules, county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of public speaking, engagement and interaction.

Special Note: Employees in this class may be limited as to vacation during the special, primary and general election season and will be required to work extended hours, on-call, or alternate hours during an election cycle which includes but not limited to weekends, evening and early morning events.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-120 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and standing.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Clayton County, Georgia is and Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position : 3689

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

Grade : GRADE 15

Posting Start : 07/09/2023

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM SALARY: $34,797.81