Election Worker - Office Assistant Seasonal

Election Worker
- Office Assistant (Extra Help, Seasonal)

County of San Mateo, California

The Elections Division seeks full-time, seasonal Election Worker
- Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming election events. This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis, with overtime expected for most positions. Extra-help hours depend on department needs and may vary week to week. The start wage is $24.91 per hour. This role is positioned to support the democratic process in a fast-paced environment.

• Ballot retrieval, processing, and related duties across Vote Centers, Ballot Drop Boxes, and Vote by Mail operations.
• Delivering voted ballots and supplies to the Registration & Elections Division and to Vote Centers as required.
• Assisting with Vote by Mail processing, and processing provisional ballots and petitions as assigned.
• Data entry, database maintenance, and updating voter registration records as needed.
• Providing customer support at Vote Centers, answering questions about procedures, and offering basic guidance under established guidelines.
• Demonstrating voting equipment and presenting information about the upcoming election as part of outreach efforts.
• Inventorying and packing/unpacking supplies, and assisting in the setup/teardown of voting equipment at centers.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and be able to drive county vehicles as needed (with a partner) to various locations.
• Ability to lift 25–50 lbs, depending on the duty area.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex written procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for data entry and documentation.

• General clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience (minimum of one year preferred).
• Ability to prioritize work, coordinate multiple tasks, maintain accurate files and records, and follow oral and written directions.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Some overtime, long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required. Availability for the entire employment period through the completion of the assignment is expected.

This position is classified as Office Assistant I (Extra Help). The role is temporary and paid hourly. The department may have one-day hiring events or other outreach activities from time to time, but these are not required to be included in every position description.