Public Service Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk

Public Service Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

In preparation for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal positions of Public Service Clerk to assist with providing election information to candidates, campaigns, voters, and the general public in person, over the phone, and by email. This position involves working directly with the public.

The ideal candidate is reliable, a team player, and has experience learning new subject matter quickly and communicating complex information clearly to the public.

This position will serve primarily as a Phone Bank and Ballot Delivery Clerk, assisting candidates, campaigns, voters, and members of the public primarily through phone-based support and through participation in the Ballot Delivery Program. The position will also assist with in-person and email inquiries related to filing for office, voter registration, voting options, and other election-related information. When performing these duties, the employee will use the Department's voter registration database, online tools, website, and other resources to provide accurate, impartial, and professional assistance.

This position requires a valid California driver's license and a clean DMV driving record. Successful candidates must present their driver's license and provide a copy of their most recent DMV driving record before an offer of employment can be made.

This is a seasonal position with a tentative start date September 14, 2026 and tentative end date of November 20, 2026; actual assignment start and end dates will be determined by the Department's operational needs. This position requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods, being able to multitask between phone and computer, and lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.

Work will be on site at the Department of Elections Office at City Hall, San Francisco, California. Work hours will vary based on the demands of the election cycle and are expected to range from 20 to 40 hours per week. Although most work is expected to be completed during normal workday hours, 8 a.m.

-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, employees must be available to work overtime both during the week and on weekends as necessary. Overtime hours will be paid at 1.5 the hourly rate.

This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12-month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits. For more information on the City and County of San Francisco benefit policies, refer to the Department of Human Resources website.

Position Salary: $32.1625 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Substitution:
Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program, or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours), or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.

Desired

Qualifications:

• A demonstrated strong work ethic and high level of integrity
• Experience providing excellent customer service
• Experience accurately entering data and using computer software
• Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English
• Flexibility and tolerance for occasional long hours
• Ability to maintain enthusiasm, patience, and a positive demeanor

To be considered for this position, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., August 19, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Elections Hiring Team eers.