Republican Deputy Director

The Putnam County Board of Elections is currently accepting resumes for the full-time position of Deputy Director.  Potential candidates must be a registered voter in Putnam County, Ohio (or be willing to relocate and register within 30 days of employment), must be affiliated with the Republican Party, and must pass a background check.  The Deputy Director must have excellent administrative, language, and interpersonal communication abilities, be able to convey and exchange information, including giving direction and assignments to Board personnel, receiving assignments and instructions from the Board and the Secretary of State, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  The Deputy Director must be adaptable and must be able to perform in stressful and emergency situations.  The Deputy Director must be able to use, interpret, and apply election law and terminology.

Additional information can be found within the Ohio Election Official Manual, Chapter 2 https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/directives/2025/eom/dir2025-34-ch02.pdf

Applicants should submit a resume with references to the Putnam County Board of Elections, 575 Ottawa-Glandorf Road, Suite 2, Ottawa, OH 45875 by Friday, January 16, 2026.  Electronic submissions will be accepted at [email protected].