Election Board Worker
Coconino County is seeking Election Board Workers for temporary on-call positions. These roles are essential for election day success and provide a rewarding service to the community.
Terms of employment include varying dates depending on job duties, with both long-term and short-term roles available. Wages range depending on the position, and training will be provided once selected.
Typical Duties
Special Board Workers will work up to four weeks prior to Election Day and up to two weeks after Election Day at the Coconino County Elections Facility. Duties include :
- Counting Board : Responsible for running ballot batches through the tabulation machines, balancing and accounting for each ballot, and sealing ballots in their containers.
- Duplication Board : Responsible for duplicating damaged ballots onto a new ballot for tabulation, printing new ballots, and logging each duplicated ballot.
Election Board Workers will work the Monday evening before Election Day and Election Day at the Election Day Polling Locations. Duties include :
Inspector : Team Leader at the polling location, responsible for delegating tasks, ensuring voters can cast their ballots privately and securely, and communicating any issues to the Elections Department.Ballot and Provisional Judge : Assists voters with handing out the correct ballots, accessible voting equipment, and curbside voting, and assists with the provisional and conditional voting process.Marshal : Responsible for preserving order at the polls, managing line during high-volume cycles, opening and closing the elections, and reporting voter wait times.Clerks : Backup to the Ballot and Provisional Judges, assisting voters as directed by the Inspector and assisting in Marshal duties as needed.Troubleshooter : Supports technical or logistical issues at each polling location, including de-escalation, Ballot-on-Demand printer troubleshooting, and assistance with challenges.Ballot-on-Demand Operators : Supports technical or logistical deployment at each vote center related to the Ballot-on-Demand printer.Receiving Board : Responsible for accepting all ballots and election materials on Election Night after the polls close, verifying ballot chain of custody, and filing all required paperwork.Essential functions of this position include walking, sitting, lifting and carrying (1-50 lbs) of files, supplies, and mail, pushing / pulling carts, doors, filing cabinets (1-50 lbs), climbing stairs, working with interruptions, repetitive motion (hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder) for telephone, typing, filing, etc., vision acuity (near and far) for writing, typing, and dealing with staff and the public, and hearing and speech for ordinary conversation. Finger dexterity is required for typing, writing, filing, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 16 years or older.Must be a registered voter in Coconino County.Work well in a team environment and serve voters with respect and dignity.Uphold the County's Elections Board Workers code of ethics.Some positions may be required to pass a background check.Working conditions include assisting voters while upholding the County's standards and expectations, extensive work hours, and additional training prior to Election Day.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.