Voter Services Outreach Coordinator, Montgomery County
Posted by Montgomery County on December 01, 2014
Voter Services Outreach Coordinator
EXEMPT: NO
DEPARTMENT: Voter Services
SALARY: $30,000
POSITION REPORTING: Director, Voter Services
SUMMARY:
The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Voter Services Director and other key staff to increase education, awareness and outreach in the Montgomery County community for the purpose of increasing poll worker outreach, voter participation and voter education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
•Assist the Director in public appearances and speaking engagements
•Develop list of CBO’s, Schools and businesses to build relationships to enhance purpose
•Advance Voter Services goals and strategies, especially related to community outreach resource development and partnership development
•Support the purpose, goals, strategies, partners and successes of Voter Services of Montgomery County
•Represent Voter Services as a speaker at County and community functions and events when Director is unavailable
•Educate public, private, and nonprofit stakeholders about the purpose, value, and impact of Voter Services through speaking engagements, workshops, information meetings, etc…
•Participate in regional and local coalitions and collaborative that further the goals of Voter services
•Participate in online and social media conversations about Voter Services
•Develop strong relationships and maintain ongoing communications with Voter Services community partners
•Assist in the design and management of content for Voter services publications, press releases, website and social media networks
•Develop an internal resource guide of potential election day workers
•Create online newsletter and/or communications for the community at large
•Develop strategic partnerships with government, philanthropic, nonprofit, and community partners
•Other Duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•Bachelor’s Degrees (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four year college or university preferred
•Related experience and/or training required
•Ability to write reports, correspondence, and manage multiple relationships
•Ability to get along and work effectively with others
•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, governmental officials, and the general public
•Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in: ◦community outreach/asset mapping
◦professional writing
◦public speaking
◦digital media
◦storytelling
•Knowledge of internet software, social media tools, and Microsoft Office Suite of Products
•Knowledge of basic office equipment ◦Internet and email
◦Copy and scanner equipment
•A valid drivers license and proof of current insurance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
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