Temporary Election Training Specialist I

Temporary Election Training Specialist I

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Temp Full-time

Job Number

17018

Department

County Clerks Office

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Election Training Specialist is responsible for preparing Harris County election workers to successfully conduct elections by delivering high-quality training, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting polling locations throughout the election cycle. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to respond effectively in both structured and rapidly changing environments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of all election policies, procedures, and operational content outlined in the training curriculum, manuals, and supporting materials.
• Deliver engaging, accurate, and professional training to election workers in classroom and in-field settings utilizing approved curricula and resources.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical guidance to election workers both in person and over the phone ensuring absolute professionalism at all times.
• Provide on-site coaching and support to reinforce compliance with election laws, procedures, and departmental policies utilizing approved materials and resources.
• Respond to time-sensitive operational issues, including traveling to polling locations to assist with unexpected or emergency situations during election periods.
• Assist other teams within the Election Department as operational needs require.
• Demonstrate professionalism, impartiality, and composure while training election workers with diverse political perspectives.
• Accept coaching and constructive feedback from supervisors and team leads, including during live training sessions when immediate adjustments are necessary.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled assignments, meetings, and training events.
• Be comfortable working in stressful environments, training election workers with strong, political opinions.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

• At least one (1)-year of training/teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work under stress and without direct supervision.

• Knowledgeable of the general operations of an election and the Harris County website.

• Be professional and have good interpersonal skills.

• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office suite, can type at least 30 words per minute, and be willing to learn new computer programs and applications.

• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and possess excellent communication skills.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Candidates with a noted interest in learning and civic duty are preferred.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time | Position End Date: 11/20/2026 - This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County-contracted agency.
• • Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
• Overtime hours as required to include extended hours and weekends during election periods.
• Election Training Specialists MUST be able to work weekends and extended hours when training.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment as well as in various building types (i.e. hotels, community centers, colleges, etc.).
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, projectors, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Instructors are also expected to be able to remain standing for hours at a time, lift up to 35lbs, and push carts on wheels weighing in excess of 200lbs.

Location:

• Main Office: 15600 Morales Rd. Houston, TX 77032
• *Please note Instructors spend the majority of their time training in the field across Harris County at various locations.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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Do you meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency? (Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least one (1)-year of training/teaching experience? (Qualifying information must be documented in the Experience section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx