What are the responsibilities and job description for the Election Officers Early Voting position at City of Worcester?
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified individuals to serve as
temporary Election Officers for Early Voting in the Elections office for
the Office of the City Clerk. Under the direction of the City Clerk, the
position will prepare and work at early voting locations (see below for
Early Voting schedule). The position is responsible for performing
considerable customer service, preparing voting locations for voters,
counting ballots and checking voters in and out via the electronic poll
book, ensuring that election laws are followed, recording election
activities, and collecting materials at the end of the day. Bilingual
applicants are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: \~ Perform
considerable customer service \~ Prepare voting locations ready for
voters \~ Count ballots and check voters in and out via electronic poll
book \~ Assist voters when necessary \~ Ensure that election laws are
followed \~ Record election activities \~ Pack up materials at the end
of the day \~ Perform related work as required REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: \~ Thorough knowledge of business English,
spelling and arithmetic \~ Ability to operate an iPad \~ Ability to
exercise good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws,
ordinances, regulations and established policies \~ Possess excellent
organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills \~
Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations \~
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment \~ Ability to lift and
handle materials and equipment up to forty (40) pounds \~ Ability to
stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \~
High school diploma or equivalent \~ Prior experience in a customer
service role \~ Must be a US Citizen and a registered voter \~ Excellent
written and verbal communication PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \~ Preference
is given to Worcester residents \~ Experience with electronic devices \~
Experience with logging data and record keeping \~ Experience with
working with diverse populations EARLY VOTING HOURS & LOCATIONS:
Applicant: Please report your availability in your cover letter, based
on the times and locations below 1. Saturday, August 22nd - 8:00 am to
5:00 pm 2. Sunday, August 23rd - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 3. Monday, August
24th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 4. Tuesday, August 25th - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 17th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 9. Sunday, October 18th -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 10. Monday, October 19th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 11.
Tuesday, October 20th - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 12. Wednesday, October 21st -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 13. Thursday, October 22nd - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 14.
Friday, October 23rd - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 15. Saturday, October 24th -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 16. Sunday, October 25th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 17.
Monday, October 26th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 18. Tuesday, October 27th -
8:00 am to 7:00 pm 19. Wednesday, October 28th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 20.
Thursday, October 29th - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 21. Friday, October 30th -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm [Click Here to
Apply](https://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/election-officers-early-voting/48351)
temporary Election Officers for Early Voting in the Elections office for
the Office of the City Clerk. Under the direction of the City Clerk, the
position will prepare and work at early voting locations (see below for
Early Voting schedule). The position is responsible for performing
considerable customer service, preparing voting locations for voters,
counting ballots and checking voters in and out via the electronic poll
book, ensuring that election laws are followed, recording election
activities, and collecting materials at the end of the day. Bilingual
applicants are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: \~ Perform
considerable customer service \~ Prepare voting locations ready for
voters \~ Count ballots and check voters in and out via electronic poll
book \~ Assist voters when necessary \~ Ensure that election laws are
followed \~ Record election activities \~ Pack up materials at the end
of the day \~ Perform related work as required REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: \~ Thorough knowledge of business English,
spelling and arithmetic \~ Ability to operate an iPad \~ Ability to
exercise good judgment in making decisions in accordance with laws,
ordinances, regulations and established policies \~ Possess excellent
organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills \~
Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse populations \~
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment \~ Ability to lift and
handle materials and equipment up to forty (40) pounds \~ Ability to
stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \~
High school diploma or equivalent \~ Prior experience in a customer
service role \~ Must be a US Citizen and a registered voter \~ Excellent
written and verbal communication PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \~ Preference
is given to Worcester residents \~ Experience with electronic devices \~
Experience with logging data and record keeping \~ Experience with
working with diverse populations EARLY VOTING HOURS & LOCATIONS:
Applicant: Please report your availability in your cover letter, based
on the times and locations below 1. Saturday, August 22nd - 8:00 am to
5:00 pm 2. Sunday, August 23rd - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 3. Monday, August
24th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 4. Tuesday, August 25th - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 26th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 6. Thursday, August
Saturday, October 17th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 9. Sunday, October 18th -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 10. Monday, October 19th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 11.
Tuesday, October 20th - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 12. Wednesday, October 21st -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 13. Thursday, October 22nd - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 14.
Friday, October 23rd - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 15. Saturday, October 24th -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm 16. Sunday, October 25th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 17.
Monday, October 26th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 18. Tuesday, October 27th -
8:00 am to 7:00 pm 19. Wednesday, October 28th - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 20.
Thursday, October 29th - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm 21. Friday, October 30th -
8:00 am to 5:00 pm [Click Here to
Apply](https://www.worcesterma.gov/human-resources/employment-opportunities/election-officers-early-voting/48351)