Election Clerk - Temporary

Lake County Job Opening

The Lake County Elections Department is accepting applications for:

Must be knowledgeable in modern office methods, practices, and procedures, Business English, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic; and must be skilled in computer data entry, Microsoft Office, Internet functions, and the use of office equipment. Must possess a valid Driver's license; be detail-oriented; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships, and remain calm and react appropriately during stressful situations.

Perform a variety of complex clerical duties involving elections, registering voters, answering the public's questions, and answering the telephone; prepare outgoing mail and receiving mail; maintain records; must be able to work independently; may perform physical duties, such as bending, stooping, standing, using a step-ladder, intermittent strenuous physical activity, and moving boxes weighing up to 65 lbs.

Hours will vary. M-F; some evenings and weekends. Applicant must be able to work a flexible/varied schedule from February through November 2026.

This position will not start work until mid to late February 2026

$16.75 hourly.

This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

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Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.