Election Worker - Vote Center Representative (Extra Help, Seasonal

Overview

Election Worker
- Vote Center Representative (Extra Help, Seasonal) – County of San Mateo, CA. Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence.

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division seeks seasonal Election Worker
- Vote Center Representatives to assist in the November 3, 2026 statewide general election. This is an opportunity to be involved in the election process in a fast-paced environment and to work with a team committed to the democratic process.

• Use an iPad tablet to verify voter eligibility.
• Provide voters with information about the current election.
• Guide voters on the use of electronic ballot marking devices.
• Operate office equipment including Windows laptops, printers, and iPad tablets.
• Assist voters with registering to vote and casting their ballot.
• Issue ballots using Windows laptops.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Secure election materials and supplies to maintain the integrity of the election.

Vote Center Representative candidates should have strong organizational abilities, computer proficiency, and attention to detail. Previous knowledge of vote center procedures is desired but not required. Successful candidates will prioritize work, learn new tasks quickly, understand and follow oral and written directions, and enjoy interacting with the public.

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

• Most positions will be assigned to 4-Day Vote Centers. Requirements include completing a Live Scan in a timely manner and being available for the full assignment.
• Onboarding (part-day): dates in September and October, somewhat flexible.
• Training (full day): dates in October, subject to availability.
• Set-up: 4 hours on October 29 or 30, to be assigned individually.
• Early Voting:
  October 31 – November 2, 8 AM–6 PM weekdays and weekends.
• Election Day:
  November 3, 6 AM–11 PM (shift may last longer to accommodate voters).

• Some positions may be assigned to a single day of Early Voting with onboarding, training, and Election Day remaining mandatory.
• A limited number of positions may operate at an 11-Day Vote Center, with schedule including onboarding, training, set-up, Early Voting, and Election Day as above.

The Vote Center Representative is classified as an Office Assistant I. The starting hourly wage is $26.33
. This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid hourly. Extra-help hours depend on department needs and may vary. Extra-help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours per fiscal year. Some positions may be eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library. Applications for this position must be submitted online. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to apply. A resume will not substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

Note:

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. Interviews may be conducted by Microsoft Teams or telephone. If you pass the departmental interview, you will be asked to bring a valid photo  social security card for Live Scan processing.