Overview:
This is a volunteer position and any amount of time is appreciated.
The Election Observer Coordinator supports the county party by organizing and scheduling trained Election Observers during the observation period. This role is primarily administrative and logistical, ensuring proper scheduling, clear communication, and reliable point-of-contact support throughout the observation timeframe. This position manages Election Observers when the Manager is gone, ensures they are scheduled, confirmed, and supported in carrying out their assigned responsibilities. Works with the Election Observer Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and update Election Observer scheduling using the party’s CRM system.
Communicate shift needs and sign-up procedures to volunteers.
Act as the primary contact for observers during the election observation timeframe.
Provide logistical information to observers (e.g., location, reporting times, documentation requirements).
Communicate promptly with party leadership about scheduling issues, gaps, or urgent needs.
Track attendance, shift changes, and coverage to ensure all priority sites are staffed.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to all election observation rules and county party policies.
Notifies county of scheduled observers if schedule changes.
Skills & Qualifications
Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
Comfortable using CRM tools or willing to learn.
Clear and timely communication (phone, email, text).
Ability to remain neutral, professional, and reliable under time-sensitive conditions.
Team player with a commitment to election integrity and compliance with local laws.
Timeframe: Approximately 4–6 weeks around elections. Hours vary. Some evening and weekend availability may be required.
Location:
Primarily remote (home-based), with occasional in-person meetings.
Benefits
Opportunity to play a vital role in supporting fair and transparent elections.
Develop skills in CRM management, scheduling, and election operations logistics.
Build relationships with dedicated volunteers and community leaders.
Skills Required
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
- Comfortable using CRM tools or willing to learn.
- Clear and timely communication via phone, email, and text.
- Ability to remain neutral, professional, and reliable under time-sensitive conditions.
- Commitment to election integrity and compliance with local laws and party policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Availability around elections for approximately 4-6 weeks, including some evenings and weekends.
- Primarily remote work with occasional in-person meetings.
What We Do
The Spokane County Democratic Central Committee (SCDCC), known as the Spokane County Democrats, is a local political organization in Washington state. It focuses on electing Democratic candidates to public office and promoting a platform based on human rights, social justice, and economic equity. The organization works to register voters, endorse candidates, and advocate for policies that benefit the community and ensure equal opportunity for all.
