Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: Agency: Election Commission
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/ :59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Must attach resume
Class Code:: BC46
Position Number:: Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00
Opening Date: 08/29/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities Position Overview The mission of the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register to vote and participate in fair and impartial elections, with the assurance that every vote will count. The External Affairs Coordinator serves as the primary manager of the agency's website, scVOTES.gov, ensuring that the site remains accurate, timely, accessible, and user-friendly. In addition to leading website content management, the Coordinator supports the agency's broader communications efforts by responding to public inquiries, assisting with media relations, and contributing to public outreach initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, the ideal candidate will be creative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a mission-driven, results-focused, team-oriented environment. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, sound judgment, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under pressure. The Coordinator must also handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
• Manage the agency's website, scVOTES.gov, ensuring content is accurate, timely, accessible, and presented in an organized and visually engaging manner.
• Assist the Director of External Affairs with media and public relations by drafting, editing, and proofreading press releases, speeches, presentations, talking points, reports, and other communications.
• Support the planning, coordination, and promotion of agency programs and initiatives through traditional, digital, and visual media channels.
• Assist with public outreach programs, workshops, and events for diverse audiences through in-person engagement and written and verbal communications.
• Monitor public inquiries (phone, email, online forms) and coordinate timely, accurate responses in collaboration with agency staff.
Minimum and Additional Requirements - Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, mass communications, management, English, or a related field and two years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, or a related area.
- Experience managing website content in a content management system (such as WordPress, Drupal, or SharePoint).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated writing, editing, and analytical abilities.
- Strong organizational skills, commitment to accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to take initiative, work collaboratively, adapt to shifting priorities, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate complex information clearly.
- Availability to work after hours, including election nights and occasional weekends, and to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications - Working knowledge of web design principles, accessibility standards, and user experience best practices.
- Experience managing or contributing to large, public-facing websites for government agencies, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations.
- Experience using website analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) to evaluate performance and guide improvements.
- Experience with search engine optimization (SEO) and writing/editing for online audiences.
- Experience supporting media relations, including drafting press releases, preparing talking points, and coordinating responses to media inquiries.
- Knowledge of South Carolina state government functions and processes.
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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A completed state application includes all current and previous work history and education; any periods of unemployment must also be listed on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for the completed work history and education sections of the employment application. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission of information or data may result in exclusion from further consideration or, if hired, termination of employment. I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. I have read and acknowledge the above.
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Do you possess a valid SC Driver's License?
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Do you have election experience?
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Do you have a bachelor's degree?
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Are you willing to work extended hours during peak pre-election times and on election days?
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Are you willing to travel occasionally?
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