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  • ELECTION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

    Las Vegas, Nevada United States CLARK COUNTY, NV Full Time $30.38 - $44.84 Hourly Aug 06, 2025
    Clark County Employer:

    CLARK COUNTY, NV

    Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey. Clark County is the nation’s 14th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.3 million citizens and more than  45.3 million visitors a year (2018). Included are the nation’s 9th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to more than 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.    

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    Job Description

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    The Clark County Election Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Election Program Supervisor positions in the Mail Ballot and Administration divisions. These positions assist in supervising permanent and temporary staff, reviewing and evaluating the work of others, and directing specific operational functions including budgeting and hiring of staff. The Election Program Supervisor coordinates with vendors and community partners to ensure a successful election process. These positions require mandatory overtime during various periods in the election cycle. The overtime can include weekends and may be with little to no notice.

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

    This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

    Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

    Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

    Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Experience: Equivalent to Associate's Degree in Business, Communications, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of full-time experience which has included experience in one of the following: 1) business organization, employee/program management and public speaking; or 2) coordinating and presenting formal training programs, participating in employee recruitment programs, employee management, public contact and public/motivational speaking; or 3) technical or specialized election operations experience, including lead or supervisory experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Previous Election department experience is desirable.

    All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

    Working Conditions Work overtime or off-shift work on a seasonal basis

    Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

    Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

    Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

    Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    For All Program Areas:
    • Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of permanent and temporary election staff involved in one or more major election operation programs.
    • Recommends selection of staff; trains and supervises assigned staff in work procedures; administers discipline as required.
    • Provides input into budget and goal setting processes; maintains budgetary records related to assigned program(s).
    • Develops, recommends and implements improved operation procedures, forms and work processes.
    • Contributes to the overall quality of the department's services by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
    • Compiles operational and statistical data and information; evaluates such data and recommends operational decisions based upon the information; maintains various records and prepares special and periodic reports.
    • Prepares correspondence and answers inquiries, provides information and resolves complaints regarding election operations and logistics that requires the use of judgment and the explanation of laws, policies, rules and procedures.
    • Drives a personal, rental or County motor vehicle.
    Additional Duties by Program Area:

    Early Voting
    • Recruits and liaisons with citizen early voting committee members; schedules early voting committee meetings.
    • Manages early voting promotional campaign and budget.
    • Seeks out and speaks in public forums to promote early voting program and recruit early voting workers. Identifies, coordinates and contracts early voting sites; ensures all necessary communication and logistical support required for early voting sites and equipment is coordinated and in place.
    • Coordinates required security arrangements for each site.
    • Coordinates with election department support and technical personnel to ensure sufficient voting machines are programmed and available to meet anticipated voter demand; coordinates with other County departments to ensure availability of required support.
    Training and Recruitment
    • Develops and implements a yearly recruiting and training plan; develops curriculum; responsible for quality control of instructor and election day workforce.
    • Develops and oversees evaluation program that ensures election workers have been adequately trained and capable of performing the duties required on election day.
    • Ensures aggressive ongoing recruitment program by working with media and seeking out and speaking in public forums to recruit Election Day workers.
    • Coordinates with other County departments to ensure workers are paid.
    • Writes, updates, or edits training publications; oversees development and production of visual presentations.
    • Develops training schedule and ensures training sites and rooms are reserved and coordinated; ensures voting machines and other logistical support required for training are coordinated and in place.
    • Schedules instructors and students for appropriate classes and tracks student attendance.
    • Routinely instructs classes.
    Assistant to Sr. Election Operations Supervisor
    • Assists the Sr. Election Operations Supervisor in planning, organizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of a large staff, including, 11 election operations clerks and approximately 20 support staff, performing multiple election operations.
    • Assists in providing for cross training of staff, assuring the most appropriate and effective utilization of staff resources at all times.
    • Oversees the processing, data entry, and filing of all voter registration applications for the County.
    • Supervises the field registrar program including recruitment and training.
    • Assists in overseeing the processing of petitions.
    • Assists in the development of election calendars; monitors details to ensure that deadlines are met.
    • Assists the Sr. Election Operations Supervisor in overseeing the requests, assembly, mailing, receipt and tracking of mail ballots.
    • Assists Sr. Election Operations Supervisor in overseeing candidate filing, and maintains all receipts and expenditure reports.
    Mail Ballots and Candidate Filing
    • Supervises the processing, data entry, and filing of mail ballot requests.
    • Supervises mail ballot activity such as the preparation of ballots, the assembly, mailing and tracking of mail ballots, and auditing reports.
    • Supervises the mail ballot counting board.
    • Reviews and processes candidate petitions and campaign reports.
    • Provides organizational and administrative support for the Sr. Election Operations Supervisor.
    • Oversees daily operations of the mail ballot staff and support staff.
    • Assists in overseeing mail ballot tabulation on election night. Monitors details to ensure that deadlines are met.
    • Compiles operational and statistical data and information for felon re-integration program; evaluates such data, maintains confidential records, prepares statistical reports and takes required action in reinstating felons onto the voter rolls.
    Warehouse Logistics, Maintenance, and Election Support
    • Assists the Warehouse Election Operations Supervisor in overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations including: voting machine preparation for election day and early voting, maintenance of voting equipment, all logistics involved in preparing for an election (polling place supplies, coordinating equipment and supply delivery, meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards at polling places, signage preparation, warehouse building maintenance).
    • Schedules and develops calendars for election processes and ensures deadlines are met.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

    Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
    • Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
    • More Money in Your Pocket
      • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
      • No Social Security Deduction
      • No State Income Taxes
    • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
      • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
        • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
        • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
        • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
    • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance - Employer Paid
    • AD&D - Employer Paid
    • Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
    • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
      • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
      • Paid Vacation Leave
      • Paid Sick Leave
      • Holiday Leave
    • Other leave options
      • Catastrophic Leave
      • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
    • Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
      • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
      • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
      • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
      • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
      • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
    *Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

    Closing Date/Time: 8/19/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
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Top Public Affairs Jobs in Demand Now

Top Public Affairs Jobs in Demand Now
 

What Are Public Affairs Jobs?

Public affairs jobs involve working with various organizations, including government agencies, non-profits, and private companies, to promote public awareness, diplomacy, and cooperation. These roles typically focus on building relationships between organizations and the public, developing policy initiatives, and promoting foreign relations.

Public affairs professionals often draft press releases, organize media events, coordinate community outreach, and manage communication campaigns. Their work helps shape public opinion and ensures that an organization’s voice is heard on key issues.

Public affairs jobs include public affairs specialist, international relations associate, and public policy analyst.

 

Types of Public Affairs Jobs

Public Affairs Specialist

Public affairs specialists develop and implement public relations strategies that promote an organization’s mission and goals. They work closely with government agencies, non-profits, and private companies to enhance public understanding of important issues.

These positions require substantial research and analytical skills, allowing specialists to analyze data and create effective communication strategies. Public affairs specialists may also be involved in government relations to help organizations maintain positive relationships with governmental bodies.

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Public affairs specialists often work in organizations like the Army National Guard, Air Force Civilian Career Training, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, where army training and communication protocols are essential aspects of their daily responsibilities.

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Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic communications specialists create and disseminate information to the public, media, and stakeholders to effectively convey an organization’s message. These professionals work with senior leadership to develop and implement communication plans that align with broader organizational goals.

Strong writing and verbal communication skills are critical in this role, as it requires explaining complex ideas to diverse stakeholders. Strategic communications specialists also work closely with human resources departments to ensure internal communication aligns with the organizational message.

Examples of strategic communications jobs include positions with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Agriculture. In these roles, specialists ensure that the organization’s messages are consistent, impactful, and aligned with its core mission and values.

 

Public Affairs Leadership Roles

Senior Director of Public Affairs

The senior director of public affairs is critical in managing an organization’s public relations strategies. This position oversees teams of specialists and ensures that all communications are aligned with the organization’s goals.

The senior director works closely with internal departments, such as human resources and communications, and external entities, like government agencies and media outlets. Leadership skills, a deep understanding of government relations, and an ability to navigate complex public issues are essential in this role.

Vice President of Public Affairs

The vice president of public affairs oversees the development and implementation of public relations strategies at the highest level within an organization. This role requires working closely with senior leadership to craft policies and communication strategies that enhance public relations efforts.

Strong leadership and management skills are necessary to effectively direct a team of public affairs professionals. The vice president must be a strategic thinker and an excellent communicator who can represent the organization in high-level meetings with foreign relations officials, business leaders, and the media.

Examples of vice president of public affairs jobs include positions with the Humane Society and the Department of Justice.

Executive Director of Public Engagement

The executive director of public engagement is responsible for developing and implementing engagement strategies that foster meaningful connections between an organization and its key audiences. This role involves overseeing communication strategies, community outreach, and event management to promote public involvement in organizational initiatives.

The executive director works closely with the inspector general and senior leaders to ensure public accountability and transparency. The job title also requires working with both internal teams and external partners to create impactful public outreach campaigns.

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Public Affairs Job Market in San Francisco

San Francisco is a key city in international relations and diplomacy, with numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations. The city’s diverse population and global reach provide opportunities for public affairs professionals to make a significant impact.

In addition to government agencies, many tech companies in San Francisco seek skilled public affairs professionals to help manage their public image, communicate with stakeholders, and navigate complex regulatory environments. Public affairs professionals in this area often have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues such as technology policy, privacy regulations, and environmental sustainability.

San Francisco is home to many major companies and organizations, offering various job opportunities in public affairs. Examples of public affairs jobs in San Francisco include positions with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation.

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Public Affairs Job Skills and Qualifications

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Professionals in public affairs typically need a bachelor’s degree in public affairs, international relations, communications, or a related field. However, advanced public administration or public policy degrees can also enhance a candidate’s prospects, especially for leadership roles.

The role demands strong research and analytical skills to examine data and develop practical solutions. Public affairs professionals must stay informed about current events, legislation, and public opinion trends that could impact their organization’s reputation or operations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working with diverse stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities is also crucial. Public affairs professionals must manage multiple projects simultaneously, requiring excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Common qualifications for public affairs jobs include experience with government agencies, non-profits, or private companies, depending on the specific role.

 

Public Affairs Job Salaries and Benefits

Salaries for public affairs jobs vary depending on the organization, location, and experience level. In general, larger organizations and government positions offer more competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Public affairs professionals with experience in strategic communications, crisis management, or policy analysis may command higher salaries due to the specialized nature of their work. Salaries can also vary by geographic location, with cities like Washington, D.C., and San Francisco offering higher pay due to the high demand for public affairs experts in those areas.

Benefits often include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For example, public affairs professionals working with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence typically receive comprehensive benefits.

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Public Affairs Job Search and Application Tips

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To find public affairs job openings, use keywords like “public affairs” and “strategic communications” when searching on job boards and company websites. It’s also helpful to network with professionals to learn about potential job opportunities and get advice on landing your next role.

Tailoring your resume and cover letter to the specific job description is essential. Highlight your relevant experience and how it aligns with the organization’s needs. Many job search websites, such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor, offer public affairs job listings, and attending industry events can provide valuable networking opportunities.

 

Conclusion

Public affairs jobs are in high demand nationwide, especially in cities like San Francisco, where there are ample opportunities in government and non-profit sectors. These roles require intense research, communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Examples of public affairs jobs include public affairs specialists, strategic communications specialists, and vice presidents of public affairs. Public affairs professionals can build rewarding careers in various sectors with the right skills and qualifications, promoting diplomacy, cooperation, and understanding.

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