katelynn schultz

Voting Rights Advocate

Job Responsibilities: 

  1. Carry out activities that meet the priorities mandated in the Help America Vote Act (“HAVA”) and the Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (“PAVA”) Programs; to promote the full participation of Iowans with disabilities in the electoral process.
  2. Work with elected county and state officials and their staff to ensure accessibility of voting locations and equipment and the development of training materials for poll workers.
  3. Develop voter education materials.
  4. Provide information and referral services under the PAVA program.
  5. Conduct community outreach on the voting rights of individuals with disabilities.
  6. Participate in state and community committees, councils, and boards; to promote the full participation of individuals with disabilities in the electoral process.
  7. Collaborate with other disability agencies to expand voter rights and registration drives.
  8. Conduct state-wide PAVA collaboration for yearly National Voters Registration Day.
  9. Participate in PAVA trainings through webinars, websites, PAVA blogs, NDRN programs and other community outreach nationally and statewide to stay up-to date; and
  10. Other duties as assigned.