ELECTIONS TRAINING SPECIALIST
Durham County Government, Durham, NC, United States
Elections Training Specialist - 40009201
Join Durham County Government. Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fieldsgiving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Department: Board of Elections Date Posted: February 26, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Hiring Range: $52,730.00 - $70,000.00 Position Number: 40009201 Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt General Description
Performs professional, administrative, and technical work in the development and execution of training for the Board of Elections. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Education and Outreach Manager. Duties and Responsibilities
Designs and develops training programs for election officials; Conducts training needs assessments to enhance developed training programs; Develops training curriculum and maintains training modules; Develops, designs, and maintains all election official instructional materials; Designs, maintains, and implements E-Learning solutions for election official training; Tracks the completion of required trainings and assists election officials during the process; Researches new and innovative ways to make election training portable, electronic, and verifiable; Acquires and sets up adequate locations for the conduct of in-person trainings; Conducts in-person election official trainings as required by supervisory staff; Manages and maintains in-house training facilities and equipment; Maintains the election official resources website; Assigns election officials to polling places for Early Voting and Election Day; Performs other administrative tasks relevant to the work performed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina statues and Board of Elections guidelines governing the elections process and of the State Election Information Management System (SEIMS) software; Thorough knowledge and skilled use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; General knowledge of administrative principles and practices; Ability to coordinate with other staff and election officials; Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, co-workers, and the public; Ability to prepare and present complex information articulately to large groups of people. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Education, Political Science, Communications, Computer Science, and two years of training experience in the specialty area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Election experience preferred. Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Join Durham County Government. Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fieldsgiving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Department: Board of Elections Date Posted: February 26, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Hiring Range: $52,730.00 - $70,000.00 Position Number: 40009201 Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt General Description
Performs professional, administrative, and technical work in the development and execution of training for the Board of Elections. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Education and Outreach Manager. Duties and Responsibilities
Designs and develops training programs for election officials; Conducts training needs assessments to enhance developed training programs; Develops training curriculum and maintains training modules; Develops, designs, and maintains all election official instructional materials; Designs, maintains, and implements E-Learning solutions for election official training; Tracks the completion of required trainings and assists election officials during the process; Researches new and innovative ways to make election training portable, electronic, and verifiable; Acquires and sets up adequate locations for the conduct of in-person trainings; Conducts in-person election official trainings as required by supervisory staff; Manages and maintains in-house training facilities and equipment; Maintains the election official resources website; Assigns election officials to polling places for Early Voting and Election Day; Performs other administrative tasks relevant to the work performed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina statues and Board of Elections guidelines governing the elections process and of the State Election Information Management System (SEIMS) software; Thorough knowledge and skilled use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite; General knowledge of administrative principles and practices; Ability to coordinate with other staff and election officials; Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, co-workers, and the public; Ability to prepare and present complex information articulately to large groups of people. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Education, Political Science, Communications, Computer Science, and two years of training experience in the specialty area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications
Election experience preferred. Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law. Nearest Major Market: Durham Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh