Election JUDGES; Temporary Position

Position: Election Judges (Temporary Position)

Department: Finance and Property Services

Location: Cambridge, MN

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Varies, as needed; typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Setting: On-site; regular in-person attendance required

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

This is a temporary, part‑time, non‑union, non‑benefit eligible position. Employment shall not exceed 67 working days in a calendar year. The position will work from approximately the end of June 2026 through mid‑August 2026, and/or from approximately mid‑September 2026 through mid‑November 2026.

Compensation

• $15.00 per hour

Posting Details

• Posted:
  Wednesday, June 10, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  Open until filled
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  AA/EEO

General Definition of Work

Performs work serving on the county absentee ballot boards and performs administrative or clerical duties related to absentee ballots and elections. Work is performed according to established guidelines, state laws and regulations, and general instructions from the department. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer/Auditor‑Treasurer and/or Elections Coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Serves on the county absentee ballot boards.
• Examines absentee ballot return envelopes and determines whether the envelope meets the acceptance criteria in accordance with Minnesota statutes, rules, and guidelines.
• Processes absentee ballots including opening the return envelopes and counting the absentee ballots.
• Performs other related Election Judge duties as assigned or as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• State of Minnesota eligibility requirements to serve as an Election Judge.
• Declaration of major party affiliation if individual is affiliated with a major political party in Minnesota OR a statement the individual is unaffiliated with a major political party in Minnesota.
• Currently certified as an Election Judge or able to become certified as an Election Judge.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Minnesota election processes, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of data privacy practices, procedures, and ability to maintain confidential documents and information.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete assigned duties with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read a manual and apply its procedures to a work situation.
• Ability to operate and maintain election equipment.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, county officials and department heads, employees, other governmental employees, election service providers, Election Judges, and the public.
• Regular and timely work attendance.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements and Activity:
This work requires the frequent exertion of 25 pounds of force and the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions. Frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting.

Sensory Requirements:
Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Sensory Utilization:
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).