Election Worker - Office Assistant Seasonal

PEOPLE FIRST

Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time, seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the election process!

The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well‑organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and hard‑working individuals for temporary, full‑time positions to be hired into one of the following areas:

Requirements:

• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and be able to drive County vehicles (cargo van/SUV/car) to various San Mateo County locations accompanied by a partner throughout the day (and evenings as necessary).
• Must possess attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform ballot retrievals according to detailed procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Duties may include:

• Retrieving voted ballots from Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes throughout San Mateo County.
• Delivering voted ballots to San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division.
• Delivering supplies to Vote Centers.
• Will also assist with Vote by Mail processing.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must possess great attention to detail.

Duties may include:

• Retrieving ballots from local post office.
• Driving a County van.
• Processing Vote by Mail ballots.
• Performing repetitive work.
• Operating ballot processing equipment.
• Scanning and adjudicating ballots.

Requirements:

• Must possess great attention to detail.
• Must have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and Excel.
• Must be able to consistently follow complex written procedures.

Duties may include:

• Data entry and database maintenance.
• Updating voter registration records based on information from statewide voter registration database and other governmental agencies.
• Preparing, verifying, and processing provisional ballots, including a review of challenged ballots.
• Preparing, verifying, and processing petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions and performing second‑level petition verifications.

Requirements:

• Must have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and Excel.
• Must possess great attention to detail.
• Must be able to consistently follow complex written procedures.

Duties may include:

• Assisting election staff at Vote Centers over the phone.
• Answering questions about procedures.
• Providing limited technical support based on pre‑established procedures and guidelines.
• Data entry.

Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with a public‑facing role.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Valid CA driver’s license may be required.

Duties may include:

• Demonstrating voting equipment.
• Registering voters.
• Presenting information about the upcoming election.
• Outreaching to local businesses and community‑based organizations.

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Thai is desired in Outreach Services but not required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to follow detailed written procedures.
• Must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

Duties may include:

• Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies.
• Fulfilling inventory/supply lists for multiple Vote Centers.
• Recording and updating inventory numbers regularly.
• Operating pallet jacks and other devices to safely relocate supplies.
• Accepting shipments and packages to the warehouse.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and be able to drive County or personal…