Election Specialist I
Springfield, IL, US, 62704
Agency: Board of Elections
Closing Date/Time: October 23rd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,334 - $4,584 per month
Full Range: $4,334 - $6,500 per month
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
The SBE is a non-code agency.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Work Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2329 S. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704
Agency Contact: dmartinez@elections.il.gov
Posting Group: Office and Administrative Support
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Why Work for Illinois?
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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Functional Statement
Under general supervision of the Election Operations Team Lead, assists with certification of ballots and handling inquires; acts as contributor to Board publications; provides general interpretations of various election laws to election authorities, election judges, and the general public; provides oral and written answers related to questions regarding various statutes; conducts election judge training classes for election authorities.
Essential Function 1
Assists in providing general interpretation of various election laws; advises local election authorities and officials concerning necessary implementation, abolishment or revision of procedures resulting from changes in statutes and/or rules and regulations.
Essential Function 2
Assists in the preparation and writing of various agency publications to be used for in-house reference and election authority distribution; conducts training sessions for various election authorities as assigned.
Essential Function 3
Assists in providing written answers related to questions arising out of the Illinois Election Code to election officials and authorities, legislative staff and members of the general public; refers obscure or novel inquiries to senior personnel.
Essential Function 4
At the request of the director/operations lead, assists in all activities of candidate nomination filing. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: petition filing, objection filing, service of notice for objections, electoral board meeting support, candidate withdrawals, and ballot certification.
Essential Function 5
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications 1
Requires skill, knowledge, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college with courses in public administration, government or communications, or other related field.
Minimum Qualifications 2
A four-year degree may be substituted with one year of professional elections experience such as might be acquired working in election administration.
Minimum Qualifications 3
Requires ability to travel extensively throughout the state to monitor elections and conduct election judge training seminars.
The State Board of Elections welcomes all and promotes workplace diversity. It is our individual traits, character, and experiences that make each of us special and unique. It is only when we bring that individualism together and work as a diverse team that we thrive. There is no place for discrimination based on race, religion, culture, sexual identity or orientation, age, or disability at the State Board of Elections.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield