Salary: $30.43 - $50.19 Hourly
Location : Gaston County Elections Office, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 338
Department: ELECTIONS
Opening Date: 07/21/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service.

As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county.
Description
Our office is responsible for conducting all elections held in Gaston County. Locally, we administer State election laws. Our principal functions include establishing election precincts and voting sites, appointing and training precinct officials, preparing and distributing ballots, voting equipment, canvassing and certifying the ballots cast in elections, and investigating any voting irregularities.

We maintain voter registration for Gaston County and provide public information on voters and elections.

Examples of Duties

The duties listed below are not all that may be assigned, but are considered essential for an employee to perform.

• Performs administrative and managerial duties in connection with the election and voter registration system for Gaston County.
• Recruits and assigns precinct officials, creates a training calendar, develops training materials, provides training for precinct officials, and supervises precinct officials during the election process.
• Ensures the voter registration database is complete and accurate.Processes voter registration applications, cancellations, and absentee ballot requests. Key updates provided on federal and state forms.Processes information requests. Works in databases and spreadsheets daily.
• Investigate irregularities, non-performance of duties, and violations of laws by precinct election officials and other persons and report violations to the Director of Elections.
• Implements work activity according to priorities and estimated schedules; maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines, and events.
• Trains and supervises up to twenty temporary office support staff and up to six hundred early voting and precinct staff. Works with the director to assist with the setup and breakdown of early voting equipment at early voting facilities.
• Determines and coordinates signage and other supplies necessary for the public to gain access to the facility. Inventories and create spreadsheets of supplies, equipment, and documents to manage early voting locations and 40 Election Day precincts. Evaluates and recommends improvements to processes and systems.
• Troubleshoot supply issues or precinct official absences during early voting, Monday night setup, and Election Day.
• Manages the preparation, logistics, and documentation for candidate filing periods 1-2 times per year; notarizes candidate filing documents; collects and audits candidate filing fees; tracks and records unexpired terms; maintains the Candidate Information area of the Gaston County website; develops and publishes candidate information guides before each election.
• Responds to community inquiries related to outreach opportunities and activities. Represents the Department at community events.
• Manages the oversight of administrative communications for the Board of Elections to facilitate accurate and timely election information to Gaston County's diverse population. This position is responsible for responding to public records requests, website content management, social media, and communications planning of all election-related events, including Early Voting, Election Day, Board Meetings, and media events. This position coordinates and works directly with the Gaston County Communications and Legal Teams to provide uniform and consistent programs.
• Supervises the research, verification, and counting of provisional ballots. Creates and prints files, ensuring correct jurisdictions.Identifies addresses to assist in the maintenance of the geocode files. Compiles, prepares, and stores all unused and marked ballots, authorization to vote forms, reconciliation paperwork, poll books, and other election records to be scheduled for destruction pursuant to the North Carolina Records Retention schedule.
• Aids with voter registration and absentee by mail tasks, audits precinct documents and vote totals after each election, researches provisional ballots, manages public lists of elected officials, maintains extensive knowledge of election procedures to provide telephone and roving support to precinct officials during early voting and on Election Day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in political science, public administration, business, public policy, or a related field.
• Four years of progressive professional or managerial experience in public sector programs.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Information

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
At Gaston County, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, job applicants, and members of the community we serve. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Gaston County will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Full-Time employees are eligible for the total compensation package which includes:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans
  • Pension
  • 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted YMCA Membership

Part-Time employees are eligible for certain benefits as a part of employment with Gaston County such as:

• Pro-Rated Sick and Annual Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Local Government Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Half-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.
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Overall, if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, Gaston County is the place for you.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

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Do you have at least four years of professional or managerial experience in public sector programs?

• Yes
• No

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