Assistant Director Elections Division

The State of Connecticut, Secretary of the State (SOTS) is currently seeking dynamic, nonpartisan, passionate individuals eager to contribute their experience within the Legislation and Election Administration Division (LEAD) as the Assistant Elections Director (Assistant Division Director). Join our team and embark on a rewarding career that offers growth, superlative benefits, and a culture that encourages work/life balance. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Join a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on America’s Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance, providing you with peace of mind and access to quality healthcare.
• Robust pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings to secure your financial future.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, personal days, and 13 holidays per calendar year.
• We are an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, which means you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
• A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers alternate work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Opportunities to invest in your professional growth and development with training programs, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the State of Connecticut.
• Connecticut is a strong community with a lot to offer in entertainment, food and shopping, recreation in our beautiful state parks and forests, diverse culture, and rich history. Learn more about all Connecticut has to offer.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday
• Location: Hartford, CT
• Hybrid (office/telework) may be available

THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF

• You’re familiar with government operations, the Secretary of the State’s mission, and Connecticut electoral issues.
• You can be a leader in a nonpartisan workplace.
• You’re a motivating and supportive manager, able to leverage your leadership skills to build consensus and coach successful cross-functional teams.
• You’re able to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines and quickly generate solutions to problems.
• You value providing prompt quality service and improving access to information.
• You have a passion for promoting participation in the democratic process by providing a wide range of services for the people and businesses of Connecticut. 
• You want to do work that matters and want to build a better Connecticut with the Office of the Secretary of the State.

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

• Assist the Division Director in managing all aspects of LEAD’s projects, programs, and staff; 
• Assign and provide oversight for all election and voter registration functions; 
• Supervise four (4) Staff Attorneys, six (6) Elections Officers, and two (2) administrative support staff members;
• Ensure compliance with registration and election laws; 
• Coordinate the training of local election officials; 
• Draft legislative proposals and regulations;
• Monitor changes in federal election law, funding sources, and grant opportunities;
• Serve as a liaison between the agency and registrars of voters, town clerks, municipal governments, other state agencies, other state governments, and the federal government; 
• Attend regional and statewide meetings of town clerks and registrars organizations; 
• Receive and respond to public inquiries, requests for assistance, and complaints regarding areas of responsibility; 
• Work with the IT Director to strengthen Connecticut’s cybersecurity infrastructure, manage existing technology, and implement new technology for election systems, accessible voting systems, online voter registration, motor-voter registration, and other agency programs; 
• Monitor available Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funds or other funding sources and grant opportunities; 
• Support the Division Director as needed for responsibilities associated with the National Association of Election Directors (NASED), the Electronic Voter Registration Center (ERIC), and other national boards as requested by the Secretary and Division Director. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of experience in the area of election law or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience must have been in a supervisory or consultative capacity. 
• Substitutions allowed, please see full job posting on the CT State Job Portal.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a supervisory or team lead role with responsibility for delegating tasks, monitoring performance, motivating staff, and ensuring the completion of defined program goals.
• Experience leading teams or projects with demonstrated ability to organize work, manage competing deadlines, navigate change initiatives, and build or support cross-functional teams. 
• Experience communicating with diverse audiences, including preparing professional correspondence and data-driven presentations, delivering public remarks, and managing interpersonal relationships using both verbal and written communication. 
• Experience in elections administration or interpreting and applying election laws.
• Experience with the political and legislative process.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex laws, regulations, and policies and explaining interpretation to broad audiences in an accurate, complete, and understandable manner.