Temporary Elections Trainer

Position Description

• Learning all election-related content outlined in the manual and curriculum.
• Providing excellent customer service to the election workers of Harris County (in-person & on phone).
• Helping other election departments as needed.
• Driving to all areas of Harris County to train (some training sites may be 45 minutes to an hour away from home address).
• Driving at night and on highways.
• Arriving on time for shift.
• Communicating with intention, utilizing printed resources.
• Serve as a point of contact for judges experiencing challenges during setup, throughout voting hours, and during vote center closure.
• Provide on-site coaching and support to ensure adherence to election procedures and policies.
• Drive to on-site last minute emergencies in election periods.
• Know when to ask for support and/or clarity.
• Accept feedback from team leads and upper management, sometimes in the middle of a training.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• 
  High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• One (1) year training experience.

• Strong knowledge of vote center procedures, equipment, and general operations of an election and the Harris County website. Understands and can explain the ePollBook application and the voting process.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to various vote centers and work flexible hours, including early mornings and late evenings.
• Must be able to work under stress and able to work without direct supervision.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and be willing to learn new computer programs and applications.

Preferences

• Prior experience as an election judge, election trainer, or similar role in election administration.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time | This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County–contracted agency.
• Position Start/End Date: January 6, 2026 - March 13, 2026

• 30 - 40 hour weeks (with the possibility of over-time in election periods)
  • Train-the-trainer (1/5/26 - 1/16/26) = Monday - Friday (hours may vary)
  • Official training period = 7 days a week, must be able to work weekends (will only work 5 days in the week)
  • Training shifts range from 8 - 12 hours; 3 election shifts will range from 14 - 20 hours
  • Holidays off (1/19/26, 4/3/26, and other holidays not yet scheduled)
    • Between election periods hours will be reduced and mandatory vacations scheduled.
    • Time-off requests can be submitted at designated times.
    • Block-off periods for no time off are: 2/9/2026 - 3/10/26.

• This job is primarily an active, physically demanding role. Walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 40lbs is a mandatory component of the job.
  
• On-feet, setup and take down of equipment.

• 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.