Vote Center Supervisor – Election Section Supervisor

Vote Center Supervisor / Election Section Supervisor (Extra Help)

Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for the Vote Center Supervisor / Election Section Supervisor (Extra Help) position on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days and will remain open continuously until the needs of the Agency are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be done on or about Friday, February 20, 2026.

Please note:

only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described.

These are Extra Help temporary/seasonal positions (these are NOT permanent positions). These positions will often require overtime, both in the evenings and on weekends.

The Registrar of Voters, a nationally recognized and award‑winning agency, is responsible for conducting elections, verifying petitions and maintaining voter records in the County of Orange, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.9 million active registered voters. The department receives funding from the County's General Fund and periodic reimbursement from the federal government, the State of California and local jurisdictions.

The Registrar of Voters' staff includes 54 full‑time employees and numerous extra help employees who support various election‑related positions representing the broad spectrum of Orange County's population. The department is responsible for all components of election management.

Orange County Registrar of Voters prides itself on being a leader in the international and national elections community, working to continually innovate and create new and better ways to serve the public. The department values creativity, originality, initiative and a strong dedication to customer service.

The Vote Center Supervisor/Election Section Supervisor (Extra Help) position will be assigned to supervise various Vote Centers throughout the County for the June 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election. This recruitment may also be used to fill other positions within the agency in lower classifications as needed. These temporary positions will be for the period of Friday, May 15, 2026 through Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (including weekends).

Incumbents selected for this position must complete 3 days of paid training prior to the scheduled start date. Please note, these dates are subject to change based on the needs of the agency. This position will require a flexible schedule, and the candidate must be able to work overtime including early mornings, late evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the department.

In addition, job duties in this position will include:

• Supervising Vote Center employees
• Providing field support at multiple Vote Centers
• Assisting with technical support of voting equipment
• Ensuring procedures are followed
• Reporting issues and conflicts to manager
• Providing leadership to Vote Center employees
• Providing necessary guidance and coaching to Vote Center employees
• Maintaining field reports and completing election summaries
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with various individuals and groups
• Demonstrating strong organizational skills and good time management while completing heavy workloads and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to speak and read English
• Other election‑related tasks as assigned

In compliance with Election Code Section 4005 (a)(6)(A) – All employees hired for election support must be a registered voter in the State of California at the time of hire. Ideal candidates will possess experience with:

• Working with a wide variety of ages, ethnic groups and skill levels, providing clear and concise instructions and dealing courteously with the public
• Effective verbal communication skills and strong customer service experience
• Being a self‑motivator with a positive attitude that can motivate others
• Working in a high‑stress environment

Customer Service

• Interact in a professional and courteous manner
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner
• Anticipate…