Employment Opportunities

The Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office relies on a dedicated staff of election professionals to provide the voters of Leon County with outstanding voter services. 

Our office has around 25 full time employees who serve year round. We also hire seasonal staff who serve with us for single election cycles. These positions typically are hired at the beginning of each election year and last through November of the same calendar year.

If you are interested in joining our team, please read below for information on open positions and how to apply.

Open Full Time Positions

Administrative Specialist

This full-time employee provides a wide range of administrative support, coordination, and project management to the Leon County Supervisor of Elections Office (SOE). This position works under the supervision of the Human Resources Coordinator to support human resources, accounting, training, scheduling, clerical, and compliance monitoring efforts for the SOE. The office is home to approximately twenty-five, year-round staff members supplemented during election years by dozens of temporary, seasonal staff.

The role is ideal for a dynamic, team-player with great attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, comfort working with a wide variety of people, and proficiency with data and spreadsheets.

Duties consist of supporting both human resources and accounting processes, such as assisting with seasonal job recruitment, processing payroll, tracking employee status and benefit changes, and helping with the annual operational budget development.

Must be able to work under pressure with composure, excel in a team environment, maintain flexible hours, be able to lift up to twenty pounds, and possess an insurable driver’s license.  Some overtime and out-of-town travel may be required.

Administrative Specialist Position Description - PDF

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Information Technology Specialist

This full-time employee will provide support for a wide variety of technology needs, primarily specializing in desktop and user support.

Duties include deploying computer images, providing support for desktop computers, and assisting with security and protection of elections technology and infrastructure. 

The role is ideal for a dynamic, self-motivated IT professional who is focused on providing outstanding internal customer service and innovations across project teams. Success in this position requires experience with Windows desktops and applications, and installing and maintaining peripheral hardware such as printers, scanners, and bar code readers. Experience in multimedia/ video production and editing is a desired proficiency, but not a core responsibility or a disqualification from consideration for this position.

Must be able to deliver work on-time under pressure and maintain flexible hours including on-call shifts and overtime during elections. Occasional out-of-town travel may be required for training. Work is sometimes physically demanding and requires reliable personal transportation, an insurable driving record, and a security clearance.

Information Technology Specialist Position Description - PDF

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Open Seasonal Positions

All seasonal positions are currently filled. Please watch this page for any future job openings and instructions on how to apply.

Election Workers

We are always looking for new election workers to join the team and serve Leon County voters at Election Day polling places.

Please visit our Election Worker page for information on how to apply. 

Application Process

Please read the information below before submitting your application.

Email Required You will need an email address to apply for job opportunities with the Elections Office. We will use this email to contact you and keep you updated on the status of your application.
Application Details
  • Make sure to list all relevant education, work history, and a minimum of three professional references in your application. Professional references should not be related to you, but may include individuals from prior work, volunteer, or internship experiences. We will not review incomplete applications.
  • When you submit your application, we will send you a confirmation email. We will also send you a separate email requesting that you upload your resume and an optional cover letter.
  • Once you submit your application, we will store it on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information you submit. We will save your application and consider it for additional job openings throughout the same election cycle.
Government Notices You must first read the following government notices before you submit your application:
Hiring Practices
  • We provide reasonable accommodations and assistance to applicants with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
  • We give preference to certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.
  • We are an E-Verify employer. All employees must complete an I-9 form and supply documentation upon hire to confirm that they may legally work in the U.S.
  • We are a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.