MANAGER OF VOTER REGISTRATION

MANAGER OF VOTER REGISTRATION

Salary

$55,796.18 - $61,375.80 Annually

Location

Summerville, SC, SC

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

02457

Department

ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The purpose of the class is to plan, coordinate and supervise voter registration for County, state, and federal elections for Dorchester County and to perform related administrative and supervisory work as required. This class plans, organizes and implements programs within major organizational policies and reports program progress to executive-level administration through reports and conferences.

Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations and activities of the County Voter Registration division of the Elections and Registration Department.
• Supervises support staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing, and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employee discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.
• Reviews the work of assigned workers for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for improvement; and offers training, advice, and assistance as needed.
• Coordinates with local churches, schools, and organizations to ensure polling places are open and accessible to all voters.
• Hires temporary employees to staff and operate the absentee precinct; monitors the absentee precinct proceeding elections to ensure proper receipt and processing of voting equipment and electronic components on election night. Oversees and directs additional or acquired satellite offices along with any early voting sites.
• Develops, manages, and conducts training classes, schedules, and curriculum.
• Oversees and manages Americas with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues at polling locations; completes periodic surveys; and meets with Protection and Advocacy for reviews.
• Has oversight of election day/night accounting, processing, duplication, and tabulation of the absentee precinct to ensure proper reporting of absentee totals.
• Attends election certifications and protest hearings; provides administrative support and carries out office directives.
• Assists with the development of the department budget; controls budget expenditures; and ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts election worker training.
• Maintains knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to voter registration and elections. Responsible for the implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA).
• Receives and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding department programs and services.
• Processes purchases and invoices for the office.
• Manages the website with up-to-date information as well as social medical pages regarding voter registration activities.
• Plans and gives informative presentations to various civic and community organizations.
• Handles payroll for poll workers; periodically, handles payroll for regular staff.
• May have hours/days and location of work schedule change.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as appropriate to maintain knowledge of current trends and regulations in voter registration and elections.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports and correspondence, entering, and retrieving computer data, copying, and filing documents, answering the telephone, processing mail, ordering supplies, and maintaining supply inventory, etc.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

All County employees are considered public servants for the citizens of Dorchester County. When requested before, during, or after an emergency event, County employees are expected to work and serve the public in coping with the emergency.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associate degree.

Requires at least six (6) years of related work experience including experience in management and supervision.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid state drivers license.

Must obtain certification from the State Election Commission within two (2) years of employment.

Must pass criminal background check.

May be a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing depending on the duties of the particular position.

Must be able to attend evening County Council and Board of Elections and Registration meetings.

Must be able to conduct evening training and voting machine demonstration events throughout the County.

For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:

https://www.dorchestercounty.net/index.aspx?page=227

Benefits for County Employees

County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.

Healthcare Benefits

(Full-time employees)

Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Weve maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.

www.eip.sc.gov/

Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.

http://www.retirement.sc.gov/

Workplace Benefits

In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.

Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• YES
• NO

03

Do you have a minimum of an Associates degree?

• YES
• NO

04

Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of related work experience in management and supervision?

• YES
• NO

05

Please describe your management/supervisory experience, include how many employees you supervised.

06

Please describe your related experience . Completed degree(s) beneficial to the position may be partially considered as work experience.

07

This position requires you to obtain certification from the State Election Commission within two years of employment. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• YES
• NO

08

This position requires selectee to conduct evening training and voting machine events throughout the county. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

• YES
• NO

09

This position requires availability to attend evening County Council and Board of Elections and Registration meetings. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• YES
• NO

10

Where did you gain this experience?

11

Please describe your experience conducting training and development courses.

12

Please state where you gain this experience and audience size.

13

Please list the computer software you are proficient in.

14

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. Also, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.

Required Question

Employer Dorchester County

Address 201 Johnston Street

St. George, South Carolina, 29477

Phone 843-832-1640

Website http://www.dorchestercountysc.gov