Job Description

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 07, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 07, 2026.Job Title: Candidate Coordinator Department: Board of ElectionsExternal Hiring Range: $29.51 - $34.96Compensation Grade: 2009Posted Internally and Externally

Buncombe County Election Services is hiring for a Candidate Coordinator position that will be responsible for campaign finance duties, assisting candidates with candidate filing and petitions, conducting outreach and public information efforts, overseeing the provisional voting process, and providing support to the department’s front desk and finance division when needed.

The Candidate Coordinator position will serve as an informational resource and point of contact for potential candidates and currently elected officials by overseeing campaign finance and candidate filing responsibilities, including auditing campaign finance reports, creating campaign finance and candidate filing materials, assisting candidates and treasurers with compiling campaign finance reports, and processing petitions. This position also serves as an educational resource by creating materials, coordinating training opportunities, and conducting outreach and informational sessions related to candidate filing and campaign finance for candidates, treasurers, and the general public. In addition, the Candidate Coordinator leads the provisional voting process, including training seasonal staff and conducting related review procedures.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and administer an assigned election program or service area, in alignment with the department’s strategic goal of ensuring equitable access to election services for all community members.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field, and four (4) years of experience in preparation of reports, bookkeeping, detailed filing procedures, responding to and composing correspondence, and performing administrative tasks preferably in a Board of Elections office; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Training and Experience: Certified North Carolina Elections Administrator preferred.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Coordinator in specific positions must obtain a North Carolina Notary Public commission within 12 months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Organize and manage day-to-day activities of assigned elections program area to ensure program objectives are met; ensure compliance in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulatory standards, ordinances, laws, and requirements.
• Participate in the recommendation, assignment, training, supervision, and performance oversight of seasonal poll workers and/or other contract workers. Responsibilities include screening contracted individuals for placement within designated seasonal work groups.
• Design, deliver, and/or facilitate trainings, program outreach, and educational sessions to expand knowledge of services; develop content, materials, and necessary supporting documentation.
• Effectively administer software tools and systems to manage program; synthesize and analyze program data, design/develop reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Act as the liaison and conduit between key stakeholders, the community, and the department to convey relevant information and ensure effective collaboration; participate in meetings, presentations, trainings, and outreach as needed.
• Manage the budget for assigned elections program including coordinating, processing, and recording financial and budget information and transactions.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Ensures proper archiving of all election materials and adherence to the department’s disposal schedule.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including North Carolina General Statute Chapter 163; ability to interpret, apply, and stay current with changes in election law, campaign finance regulations, and procedures for maintaining election records, and to communicate those changes promptly and accurately.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards, federal, state, and local laws, or ordinances.
• Knowledge of the programs and service delivery mechanisms in assigned work areas.
• Knowledge and skill in project management.
• Knowledge of organizational culture and resources, both internal to Buncombe County and in the community.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and conduct program and performance reviews/audits.
• Ability to effectively use various complex software applications.
• Ability to effectively interact with professional and administrative personnel, coworkers, supervisors, and the general public to exchange information, provide guidance as a lead worker, and receive direction.
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively in a work environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and planning.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.