Elections Coordinator

Career Guide

An Elections Coordinator helps plan and run elections so they are secure, fair, accessible, and on time. The role coordinates people, processes, and vendors across voter registration, polling locations, ballot handling, and public communication, while following election laws and procedures.

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Key Responsibilities

Build and manage election project plans and timelines
Coordinate polling place selection, setup, and accessibility checks
Recruit, schedule, and support poll workers and election staff
Train poll workers on procedures, equipment, and voter assistance
Coordinate ballot production, inventory, and secure storage
Support voter registration activities and list maintenance
Prepare election materials such as signage, forms, and supplies
Coordinate testing, setup, and troubleshooting for voting equipment
Support early voting and vote by mail operations
Track compliance with election laws, policies, and deadlines
Respond to voter questions and resolve issues during voting
Document incidents and support post election audits and reporting

Top Skills for Success

Project Planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Public Service Mindset

Conflict Deescalation

Attention to Detail

Election Law Knowledge

Records Management

Chain of Custody Procedures

Polling Place Operations

Poll Worker Training

Voting Equipment Support

Vote by Mail Operations

Incident Management

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Elections Coordinator

Elections Supervisor

Election Operations Manager

Voter Registration Manager

Compliance Coordinator

Transition Opportunities

Project Manager Operations Manager Program Coordinator Compliance Specialist

Public Administration Analyst

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Accessibility ComplianceProcurementVendor ManagementCrisis CommunicationData ReportingProcess DocumentationAudit Preparation

Development SuggestionsBuild a repeatable election checklist, practice writing clear public updates, and learn basic reporting using spreadsheets. Ask to shadow ballot processing and equipment testing to strengthen operational knowledge and chain of custody habits.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 40,000 to 55,000

Mid LevelUSD 55,000 to 75,000

Senior LevelUSD 75,000 to 105,000

Growth Trend

Stable demand with periodic spikes tied to major election cycles. Hiring is strongest in local and state election offices, especially where vote by mail and early voting are expanding.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

County Election OfficeCity Clerk OfficeState Election AgencySecretary of State OfficeMunicipal GovernmentElection Equipment VendorCivic Engagement NonprofitUniversity Election Research Center

Industry Sectors

Local GovernmentState GovernmentPublic AdministrationElection AdministrationCivic TechnologyNonprofit

Recommended Next Steps

Review your local and state election calendar and key statutory deadlines

Complete an election administration course or certificate from a recognized training provider

Create a portfolio of work samples such as training agendas, checklists, and incident logs with sensitive details removed

Practice crisis scenarios such as polling place disruptions and equipment issues using tabletop drills

Strengthen accessibility knowledge by reviewing polling place accessibility standards and conducting mock walkthroughs

Join professional associations for election officials to access templates, training, and peer support

Tailor your resume to highlight high volume coordination, compliance work, and frontline issue resolution