Student Election Commissioners

The student election commissioners serving in a neutral role are responsible for the development and implementation of a fair and open campus wide student body election.

Specific duties include:

  • Disseminating information to the campus community, including the Reservation Based and Tacoma Programs, about elections and ballot measures
  • Work collaboratively with the Registrars Office and Administrative Computing and in the development of the on-line ballot
  • Recruit, hire and schedule poll workers
  • Supervising poll workers and polling stations to ensure a fair and accessible election
  • Enforcing Elections and Voting policies and guidelines as well as identifying misconduct and policy violations
  • Encouraging the student body to get out and vote
  • Meeting with the Geoduck Student Union Elections Committee to help develop procedures and guidelines
  • Certifying the elections and disseminating results

Preferred skills and abilities: Previous public service experience, computer proficiency, strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Minimum qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled TESC student in good academic standing.

Term of Service: March 28 to June 10, 2011

Compensation: $358 stipend

Application Deadline:    March 11, 2011

To apply, submit to the Geoduck Student Union, CAB 313 the following:

1.                  A succinct cover letter addressing your interest in the position and describing your qualifications and work experience as they relate to position purpose and duties.

2.                  A resume that includes a chronological work history.

3.                  Names and contact information of two references. One of the references must be from a current TESC faculty or staff member.