Temporary Ballot Mail Clerk

Position: Temporary Ballot by Mail Clerk
Position Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Enter data into election management systems.

* Prepare outgoing mailed materials, including printing, copying, folding, labeling and combining.

* Process incoming mail, including collecting, sorting, distributing, scanning, filing.

* Answer phones, document call information, respond to questions or direct caller to appropriate resource.

* Operate office and commercial scale equipment, including printers, scanners, copiers.

* Match and reconcile documents and data.

* Move files, boxes and other materials.

* Other duties as requested.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education:

* High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Pay close attention to details.

* Basic skills with Microsoft Office tools.

* Willingness and ability to learn new computer skills.

* Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.

* Ability to follow instructions closely, and understand the flow of a process.

* Ability to lift 30-40 pounds.

* Ability to stand for extended periods.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

* Call center experience a plus.

* Collaboration with co-workers emphasized.

* Enthusiasm for the democratic process and voting.

* Knowledge of Harris County election processes a plus.

* Experience operating basic office equipment (copiers, printers, scanners).

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

* Temp Full-time | Position End Date:
March 13, 2026 - This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County-contracted agency.

* Position End Date may be extended or shortened, based upon available workload and at Director's discretion.

* Standard work hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | 30-minute lunch and (2) 15-minute breaks

* Longer hours to be expected during peak election work periods, at some times may exceed 10 hours/day.

* Working within a team of 30+.

* Tasks may vary during and from day to day.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

* Working in both a warehouse and office environment, occasionally near typical warehouse equipment and commercial printing, copying, scanning equipment.

* Security of processes and work materials is paramount. Safety emphasized. Free parking, small lockers for personal items provided.

* Ability to lift 30-40 pounds.

* Ability to stand for extended periods.

Salary:

* $17.00 Hourly

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

* Medical Coverage

* Dental Coverage

* Vision Coverage

* Wellness Plan

* Life Insurance

* Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

* Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)

* Eleven (11) County-observed holidays

* One (1) floating holiday per year

* Paid Parental Leave
* * Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

* 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

* Professional learning & development opportunities

* Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)

* Flexible work schedule
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