Elections Officer Jobs

Elections Officer jobs are open across government agencies, election administration offices, and nonprofit civic organizations, from entry-level canvassing and polling place roles to senior positions in election compliance, voter registration management, and results certification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top statePennsylvania
Top employerCommonwealth of Pennsylvania
Top cityHarrisburg, PA
Work type40% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Elections Training Coordinator - C
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Elections Training Coordinator - C
Bexar County
Bexar County, TX
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$49k - $58k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Elections Administrator / Voter Registrar
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Elections Administrator / Voter Registrar
GUADALUPE COUNTY
Seguin, Texas
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$85k - $99k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Elections Analyst 2
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Elections Analyst 2
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
IT Support
Project & Program Management
$61k - $92k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Elections Analyst 1
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Elections Analyst 1
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
IT Support
$53k - $81k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Program Associate, Elections and Government Program
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Program Associate, Elections and Government Program
Brennan Center for Justice
New York, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Program Management
Project Management
$56k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Elections Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania2 open roles
Bexar County1 open role
Oneida County1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in elections officer jobs.

  • Experience with voter registration databases or election management software
  • Knowledge of federal and state election laws and compliance requirements
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, or a related field
  • Ability to train, supervise, and coordinate poll workers on election day
  • Strong attention to detail for ballot accounting, canvassing, and certification tasks
  • Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) or equivalent state certification preferred

Tips for Your Elections Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to election cycles

Highlight direct experience with voter registration systems, ballot processing, or poll worker coordination. Hiring managers in this field scan for cycle-specific skills, so list which elections you supported and your exact role in each one.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists elections officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get certified in election administration

A Certified Elections Registration Administrator credential from the Election Center or state-equivalent certification signals readiness to hiring boards. Many county and state offices treat these credentials as a tiebreaker between otherwise comparable candidates.

Target postings tied to election timelines

Counties and municipalities post elections officer openings most heavily in the months before a primary or general election. Searching between January and March in even-numbered years puts you ahead of the hiring surge that follows.

Prepare scenario answers for audit situations

Interviewers for elections roles routinely ask how you would handle a chain-of-custody discrepancy or a provisional ballot dispute. Prepare specific, step-by-step responses using real procedures from your previous jurisdiction or training.

Negotiate start dates around election schedules

If you receive an offer within 90 days of a scheduled election, ask whether a later start date is feasible. Offices often prefer candidates who can begin after the current cycle closes rather than onboard mid-operation.

Elections Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most elections officers?

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bexar County, and Oneida County are hiring the most elections officers right now, with openings concentrated in Pennsylvania, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. County boards of elections and state election divisions account for the majority of active postings.

How many elections officer jobs are remote?

About 60% of elections officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most election administration duties. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include voter outreach coordination, election policy compliance review, and administrative support roles that do not require physical ballot handling or polling place oversight.

How do you become an elections officer?

Start by earning a degree in public administration, political science, or a related field, then gain direct experience as a poll worker or election clerk at the county level. Pursue state or national certification through programs like the Election Center's CERA designation. Apply to entry-level positions with your local county board of elections, then advance by building expertise in election law, voter registration systems, and audit procedures.

How do you get hired as an elections officer with little or no experience?

Start by volunteering as a poll worker or election judge in your county, since most jurisdictions actively recruit for these roles before every election. That hands-on experience with ballot processing and voter check-in procedures is exactly what entry-level hiring managers look for. Completing a free election administration course through your state's secretary of state office strengthens your application further without requiring prior paid experience.

What does the elections officer interview process look like?

Most elections officer interviews involve a structured panel with representatives from HR and the elections division, followed by scenario-based questions about chain-of-custody procedures, ballot discrepancies, and poll worker conflicts. Some jurisdictions include a written exercise testing knowledge of state election code or a walkthrough of a sample voter registration issue. Final-round candidates are typically asked to provide references from supervisors in civic, government, or compliance roles.

Where can I find and apply to elections officer jobs?

You can find and apply to elections officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and jurisdiction preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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