Elections Director

Butts County is seeking a qualified and experienced Elections Director to lead the Elections & Voter Registration Department. This position is responsible for planning, administering, and conducting all federal, state, and local elections in compliance with applicable laws while ensuring transparency, integrity, and public confidence in the electoral process.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all election and voter registration operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local election laws and State Election Board rules.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate department staff and poll workers.
• Oversee ballot preparation, voting equipment testing, polling place operations, absentee and advance voting, and election certification.
• Prepare and manage the department budget and related reporting.
• Serve as liaison with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, county leadership, vendors, and the public.
• Certify election results and serve as qualifying officer for candidates.
• Ensure security, chain-of-custody, and confidentiality of election materials and voter data.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressively responsible experience in elections administration, voter registration, or public administration.
• Supervisory or management experience required.
• Certification or ability to obtain required election official certifications under Georgia law.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during election cycles.

Butts County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elections Director
Butts County, Georgia

Butts County is seeking an experienced Elections Director to lead and manage all federal, state, and local elections. This role ensures compliance with election laws, oversees voter registration and election operations, and maintains the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.

• Leadership & supervisory experience required
• Elections or public administration experience preferred
• Flexible schedule during election cycles

Employment is contingent upon criminal background check and drug screening. Applications may be completed online here.

Butts County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.