Utah County

Elections Project Specialist

Administration Building Full time

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov

http://www.utahcounty.gov

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

                How can I make my community a better place?

                Who will need my help and protection?

                How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The County Clerk conducts all elections in Utah county pertaining to county, state or national offices. Marriage licenses and passports are also processed in the Clerk’s Office.

Posting Date:  March 20, 2026                                 Closing Date: April 3, 2026

POSITION:  Elections Project Specialist        POSTING #: 6016-0326sr

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and direction of the Assistant Director – Elections, prepares, circulates, and oversees press releases and content for media outlets, including local, national, and social media. Coordinates and prepares media responses and plans and executes community engagement events. Maintains elections website to provide accurate information to the public. Facilitates key projects in the Elections Office and coordinates schedules for major deadlines. Incumbents serving in this classification collaborate with local universities and community organizations to increase voter education and improve voter engagement.

Starting Pay: Grade 720 $23.27 - 26.74 Hourly

Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Job Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Political Science, Marketing, Communications, or similar field.
2. Two (2) years of work experience related to elections, project management, public relations, and/or social media.
3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Preference may be given to applicants who have a documented typing speed at or above the rate of forty (40) WPM net.
2. Preference may be given to applicants who are a Certified Election Registration Administrator (CERA).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
1. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.

2. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Click here for a full job description https://hr.utahcounty.gov/cms/uploads/Elections_Project_Specialist_6016_bba98c6848.pdf

Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER