Elections Support Specialist Temporary - 165646

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Election’s team is looking for a temporary new team member who has a passion for democracy and ensuring all who are eligible to vote can! The primary duty of this temporary position is assisting with duties in various programs in support of election department operations.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Registers eligible voters in Adams County
• Processing mail, voter correspondence, notices, and voter registration forms
• Maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information within protected documents per Colorado statute
• Answers questions and provides assistance regarding voting and voter registration
• Provide outstanding customer service in person, over the phone, and digital communication
• Provides program support to election staff including the election watcher program, election worker placement, Voter Service and Polling Center assistance, ballot processing, and various warehouse tasks
• May be required to drive a county vehicle to drop off election supplies, equipment, and pick up ballots at various locations around the county
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of data entry and ability to accurately meet data entry standards
• Ability to type and apply basic math and grammar skills
• Ability to easily adapt to changing work environment
• Knowledge of interpersonal communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with County staff, elected officials, and the general public
• Understand and consistently demonstrate Adams County Norms and Values
• Ability to learn SCORE and understand additional technology that assists in the election process
• Demonstrates organizational skills
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as copiers, printers and scanners, telephone systems, and windows based personal computers
• Ability to use reference and research materials
• Demonstrates professionalism in handling angry or upset individuals on the telephone, in person, or through digital communication
• Ability to work extended hours as needed during the election cycle, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience:
  • One (1) year of job experience that included general clerical work and customer service experience is required
  • Experience in data entry and computer operations is preferred, but not required.

• License or Certificate:
  • Ability to become deputized.
  • Valid driver’s license is required.
  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • Voter Registration: Must be registered to vote in Colorado.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check

• Ability to stoop, stand, sit for extended periods, and reach overhead and push, pull or handle objects weighing 25 pounds or less.
• Work is performed in office, warehouse, and various offsite locations.
• Work atmosphere may be noisy and hectic due to contact with general public in person and on the telephone.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.