Election Clerk

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 8 – starting salary $16.54 per hour

Work Hours: 19 hours per week

Closing Date: Posting will close July 19, 2026*

* Applicants will be reviewed and considered upon submittal of application materials until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Perform a variety of entry level clerical duties related to updating and maintaining voter registration files and election records as needed to conduct efficient and effective public elections. Assist in all election preparations and related tasks.

Work under the general supervision of the Election Supervisor or Assistant Election Supervisor. May receive functional supervision from Election Clerk II or Lead while in training or on a project‑by‑project basis.

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• Enter and maintain accurate voter registration and other election related data using proprietary election software.
• Receive and serve public in‑person and via phone; assist the public with completing voter registrations and early voting; receive and process absentee requests; read and interpret county maps to identify voting precinct and instruct public to polling locations for appropriate precinct for various elections and jurisdictions.
• Receive, review, process and file voter registration information according to established procedures; receive and review candidate declarations and petitions to run for office; proof signatures and verify voter and candidate eligibility.
• Assist in programming, testing and distribution of election equipment and supplies.
• Perform various tasks essential to the voting process; assist in preparing and auditing ballots, proofing election materials and training election workers in accordance with Idaho Code.
• Receive on‑the‑job training in more complex and technical aspects of office duties related to conducting and carrying out local, state, and national elections; study election laws and county political organization (districts, jurisdictions, parties, etc.) to better assist the public.
• Monitor local media publications and save articles contributing to the creation of an ongoing historical record.
• Monitor local publications and newspapers and maintain the record of articles, publications, historical records, obituaries, and related information which may be utilized to verify or update voter records.
• Perform clerical duties pertaining to county records that may cross departments as requested by the County Clerk.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned or required.