What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vote Center Assistant position at Boulder County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$22.44 Hourly
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Hourly
Job Number
6691(ZZ1)
Department
Clerk and Recorders Office
Division
CLK Elections
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Boulder County Clerk and Recorder's Office Department is seeking to hire a Vote Center Assistant. The Elections Vote Center Assistant must be committed to supporting the success of projects while working with a large, diverse group of people. They must also be committed to practicing our values of adaptability, service, equity and inclusion, and alignment.
The ideal candidate has a desire to serve the public, can learn new systems quickly, can follow standard operating procedures, is able to set clear goals and prioritize tasks, has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and is competent in MS Office (Outlook and Excel). This is a fast-paced job in a dynamic environment, and it is vital for the candidate to enjoy working within a team while also being adept at flowing with changes.
This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 20-40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm. During peak election periods, the hours will be full-time with required overtime hours; pre- and post-election hours will vary (15-20 hours during non-peak period). This position will require flexibility, as some Fridays, evenings, and weekends will be required during peak election periods. This position will work out of 1750 33rd St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $22.44 Hourly
Tentative Hiring Timeline
Examples of Duties
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
Education & Experience
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:
Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required)
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Required)
Do you have any prior experience with election work? If yes, please give a one sentence description of your experience.
04
In a sentence or two, please explain why you are interested in working for elections.
05
Election work can bring out emotional responses in people. How would you go about helping someone solve a problem when they are frustrated or angry?
06
This role is responsible for supporting temporary election judges in creating, remembering, and using passwords. Briefly explain how you would teach someone to set a strong, memorable password and what ongoing support would look like.
07
Do you understand that this position is a seasonal/temporary position?
What does diversity mean to you?
09
What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
$22.44 Hourly
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Hourly
Job Number
6691(ZZ1)
Department
Clerk and Recorders Office
Division
CLK Elections
Opening Date
03/31/2026
Closing Date
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Boulder County Clerk and Recorder's Office Department is seeking to hire a Vote Center Assistant. The Elections Vote Center Assistant must be committed to supporting the success of projects while working with a large, diverse group of people. They must also be committed to practicing our values of adaptability, service, equity and inclusion, and alignment.
The ideal candidate has a desire to serve the public, can learn new systems quickly, can follow standard operating procedures, is able to set clear goals and prioritize tasks, has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and is competent in MS Office (Outlook and Excel). This is a fast-paced job in a dynamic environment, and it is vital for the candidate to enjoy working within a team while also being adept at flowing with changes.
This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 20-40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm. During peak election periods, the hours will be full-time with required overtime hours; pre- and post-election hours will vary (15-20 hours during non-peak period). This position will require flexibility, as some Fridays, evenings, and weekends will be required during peak election periods. This position will work out of 1750 33rd St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $22.44 Hourly
Tentative Hiring Timeline
- First Round Interviews: April 20th
- Reference Check: April 20th
Examples of Duties
- Assist in the hiring and training of temporary election workers in accordance with state, county and Clerk and Recorder policies, including administering computer placement testing
- Maintain the schedule for temporary workers during training and Vote Center open times, including initiating and answering phone calls and emails, and updating information on the worker management platform
- Test equipment at and assist with the setup of Vote Centers
- Assist in the daily review and organization of materials returned from Vote Centers
- Answer questions and troubleshoot issues in multiple group chats to support Vote Centers during open time
- Drive to locations throughout the County to perform site visits and support day-to-day functions of Vote Centers
- Oversee election judges during daily review of in-person ballots
- Perform data entry tasks to maintain proper compliance and record keeping
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
Education & Experience
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:
- A high school diploma, or equivalent
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Be a clear and effective communicator
- Understand the impact of communication and how best to present it
- Able to write clearly and effectively
- Be concise, accurate and intentional
- Able to move the conversation and group forward
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel)
- Able to handle a challenging and changing environment with a positive attitude
Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:
- peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
- ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
- paid medical leave;
- the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.
Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record? (Required)
- Yes
- No
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (Required)
- Yes
- No
Do you have any prior experience with election work? If yes, please give a one sentence description of your experience.
04
In a sentence or two, please explain why you are interested in working for elections.
05
Election work can bring out emotional responses in people. How would you go about helping someone solve a problem when they are frustrated or angry?
06
This role is responsible for supporting temporary election judges in creating, remembering, and using passwords. Briefly explain how you would teach someone to set a strong, memorable password and what ongoing support would look like.
07
Do you understand that this position is a seasonal/temporary position?
- Yes
- No
What does diversity mean to you?
09
What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
Salary : $22