TEMPORARY - SW CO - Tribal Voting Education Coordinator

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TEMPORARY - SW CO - Tribal Voting Education Coordinator

Salary

$25.00 Hourly

Location

Durango, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

5.24_SW CO - Tribal Voting Ed.

Department

Department of State

Division

Administration Division

Opening Date

05/09/2024

Closing Date

6/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Laura Darby laura.s.darby@coloradosos.gov 303.860.6939

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Primary Physical Work Address

Remote only. Work is performed in the Southwest area of Colorado (Durango, La Plata county).

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF STATE

THIS IS A PART-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $25.00 PER HOUR FOR APPROXIMATLY 12.5 HOURS PER WEEK.

Employment tentatively starts 05/28/2024 THROUGH 11/19/2024 with a non-working interval between the primary and general election cycles (no work during July and August).This is an at-large position with all work being performed in the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute Tribal communities located in the La Plata County, Colorado area.

This announcement will remain open until FILLED. You are encouraged to apply early.

The Colorado Department of State's (CDOS) Culture & Environment:

Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.

Who We Are

Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.

What We Believe

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.

Our agency website: Colorado Secretary of State's Office (https://www.coloradosos.gov/)

Description of Job

This position will work with the office of the Secretary of State to increase Native American voters’ knowledge of key dates, important deadlines, requisites for voters, and other important information necessary for tribal members to engage the electoral process. Most importantly, this position will help identify and implement strategies to remove voter access barriers, and therefore help improve the administration of the upcoming June 25th, 2024, Primary Election and the November 5th, 2024, General Election through voter education.

This position will:

• Work in coordination with The Department of State’s Public Engagement personnel and Elections Division to serve as the main coordinator for the Secretary of State’s Office outreach and engagement with the non-tribal and tribal territory Native American communities. Specifically the Ute Mountain Ute and Southern Ute communities in La Plata county.

• Utilize personal knowledge and experience with each community to research, understand, and address historical barriers to voter access and information gaps.

• Based on knowledge and relationships, translate concerns and reasons on low voter engagement into innovative community outreach and engagement opportunities.

• Build trust between the tribes and the Office of the Secretary of State

• Build trust in the state and federal election process, increase baseline understanding of election operations and timelines with various members of the community, and propose long term solutions to maintain increase participation rates.

• Identify key partners and voices within the community to assist in the work which may include but are not limited to, Tribal Council, elder groups, student groups, local level civic engagement groups.

• Attend community events in afternoons or evenings as necessary.

• The Tribal Voting Education Coordinator is responsible for leading all community engagement and outreach with assigned tribe(s).

• Uplift information and media posts about ballots being mailed, BallotTrax, Text2Cure, mailing deadlines, replacement ballots, and more.

As part of the work, the Tribal Education Voting Coordinator needs to:

• Research, understand, and identify barriers and concerns around voting and voter registration among the tribe and community.

• Develop community outreach and engagement plan and list of objectives and submit to CDOS for review and input.

• Schedule and participate in regularly scheduled check-ins with CDOS for discussion of the outreach and updates on work.

• Update plan with details on strategies, partners, and specific engagement opportunities.

• Submit timely and accurate timesheets to CDOS staff.

• Submit a final, brief, summary of work, engagement, and opinions on challenges and opportunities engaging the tribal community around federal elections at the conclusion of the 2024 General Election.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate active participation in the non-tribal and/or tribal land Native American community and relationships with community leaders.

• Your applicationmustinclude specifics around your association and involvement with tribal and/or non-tribal land Native American communities, including examples of your relationships and interactions within the community.

• Possess an interest in removing barriers to voter access and building trust in the election process.

• Display strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).

• Have the ability to work effectively with little supervision.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Per Colorado constitution, a temporary employee may work for the State no more than nine (9) months or 1560 hours in a 12-month period. The 12-month period is not defined as a calendar or fiscal year, but a rolling 12-month period that begins with the month of the first day of work for the temporary assignment.

• As a temporary employee, Temporary Aides pay state, federal and local (if applicable) taxes, Medicare tax, and contribute to the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). They also receive Workers' Compensation coverage. A temporary employee does not receive health/dental/life insurance benefits and does not receive annual/holiday pay. Temporary employees are called to work on an as-needed basis; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours.

• The anticipated timeframe for this position is from 05/28/2024-11/19/2024 with a non-working interval between the primary and general elections (no work during July and August).

• This position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

• Travel with-in the state will be required to perform job-related duties.

• This position may require varied working hours including nights and weekends.

• Accurate work hours and other documentation must be reported in a timely manner to CDOS staff to ensure payroll processing.

Supplemental Information

ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of State is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Laura Darby, at Laura.S.Darby@coloradosos.gov (Laura.S.Darby@sos.state.co.us) or call (303) 894-2200 ext. 6113.

E-verify

The Department of State participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will be required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify .

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Please tell us specifics around your association and involvement with tribal and/or non-tribal land Native American communities, including examples of your relationships and interactions within the community.

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Do you currently possess or have access to reliable modes of communication such as phone and/or internet?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you willing and able to work varied shifts including some nights and weekends?

• Yes

• No

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  This is a temporary position starting at $25.00 per hour with approximately 12.5 hour of work per week extending from approximately 05/28/2024-11/19/2024 with a non-working interval between the primary and general elections (July and August). Do you acknowledge your acceptance of these terms?

• Yes

• No

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