Deputy Director Elections

The Deputy Director of Elections supports the Elections Director in overseeing the daily operations and long-range planning of the Elections Department. This position works closely with all areas of the department and its vendors to ensure continuity of operations and the successful administration of elections throughout Delaware County.

The Deputy Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and coordination to support elections that are secure, accurate, transparent, and accessible to Delaware County voters.

• Support the Elections Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Elections Department.
• Assist with long-range and strategic planning for election operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct election activities involving more than 2,000 full-time, temporary, and Election Day workers.
• Support election operations serving approximately 330,000 voters during each election.
• Coordinate activities across all areas of the Elections Department to ensure continuity of operations.
• Work closely with departmental staff, County departments, outside vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with ballot system preparation and testing.
• Support poll worker recruitment, training, and coordination.
• Assist with voter registration activities and election-related voter services.
• Support ballot processing, audits, and election results reporting.
• Assist with campaign finance activities and other election administration responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain procedures that support secure, accurate, and transparent election processes.
• Identify operational needs and assist with implementing improvements to departmental processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff to ensure deadlines, regulatory requirements, and departmental goals are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience should include a combination of responsibilities in at least two or more of the following areas:
• Ballot system preparation and testing
• Poll worker training
• Voter registration
• Ballot processing and audits
• Election results reporting
• Campaign finance
• Other related election administration functions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to clearly plan and direct election operations.
• Ability to work effectively with department staff and vendors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities related to election operations.