Election Operations Coordinator

Career Guide

An Election Operations Coordinator helps plan and run election day and early voting operations. This role focuses on logistics, staffing, training, supplies, site readiness, and resolving issues quickly so voting is accessible, secure, and on schedule.

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Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain election operations timelines and checklists
Coordinate poll worker recruiting, scheduling, and assignments
Support poll worker training logistics and training delivery
Manage voting site readiness including equipment delivery and setup
Track and distribute election supplies and printed materials
Coordinate transportation and chain of custody processes
Serve as a point of contact for voting sites on election days
Log and escalate operational issues and support rapid problem solving
Support ballot handling processes and documentation
Coordinate accessibility needs at voting locations
Communicate operational updates to internal teams and field staff
Maintain records for audits, reporting, and process improvement

Top Skills for Success

Project Coordination

Logistics Planning

Scheduling

Vendor Management

Training Coordination

Written Communication

Public Service Mindset

Process Documentation

Issue Triage

Attention to Detail

Data Entry Accuracy

Basic Reporting

Election Law Awareness

Chain of Custody Procedures

Accessibility Compliance

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Election Operations Manager

Poll Worker Program Manager

Training Coordinator Field Operations Manager

Election Logistics Manager

Transition Opportunities

Project Manager Operations Manager Program Coordinator Compliance Coordinator

Government Administration Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Budget TrackingContract SupportInventory ControlIncident ReportingProcess ImprovementStakeholder Management

Development SuggestionsAsk to own a small operational workstream such as supplies tracking or a training session. Create simple templates for checklists and incident logs. Partner with finance or procurement staff to learn basic budget and purchasing steps. After each election, run a short lessons learned review and turn it into clear process updates.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$40,000 to $55,000

Mid Level$55,000 to $75,000

Senior Level$75,000 to $95,000

Growth Trend

Steady demand, with strong seasonal hiring around major election cycles and growing need for operations support as early voting expands.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

County Election OfficeCity Election OfficeState Election OfficeSecretary of State OfficeElection Technology VendorElection Print and Mail VendorCivic Engagement Nonprofit

Industry Sectors

Local GovernmentState GovernmentElection AdministrationElection TechnologyPrinting and Mail ServicesNonprofit and Civic Organizations

Recommended Next Steps

Review your local election office website to understand voting methods and key dates

Volunteer as a poll worker to learn real site workflows

Take a short course in project management fundamentals

Build a reusable election day operations checklist and incident log template

Practice clear escalation updates using short written status reports

Learn the basics of accessibility requirements for public services

Prepare a resume that highlights logistics, scheduling, training support, and high accuracy work