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Administrative Assistant - Bureau of Elections

Cumberland County, PA
Carlisle, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Job Description

Department: Elections

Sub-Department: N/A

Pay Grade: 103

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Status: Full-time

Reports to: Elections Manager

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary

To perform specialized departmental clerical duties and responsibilities within the assigned department and other duties as assigned, while adhering to the Pennsylvania Election Code.

Essential Job Functions

  • Maintains voter registration database and voter registration files.
  • Process Absentee & Mail-In Ballot applications and prepare all associated envelopes and instructions for mailing while giving extreme attention to detail.
  • Assists with distribution and collection of paperwork for candidates to be placed on the ballot.
  • Strictly adheres to the proper chain of custody, safety and security measures with Mail-in and Absentee ballots.
  • Follows the legal requirements set forth in the Pennsylvania Election Code.
  • Assists in the organization, distribution and collection of election supplies.
  • Assists the general public in person, by email or on the telephone.
  • Assists voters, poll workers, candidates, political parties and general public on Election Day.
  • Assists with proofreading of ballots.
  • Assists in the computation of election night results.
  • Assists with poll workers, their training materials, their training attendance and payments.
  • Sends correspondence to voters.
  • Updates voter history from the poll books after the election.
  • Assists with voter maintenance efforts.
  • Prepares and processes required departmental documents.
  • Processes and distributes mail.
  • Issue ballots to voters appearing in person
  • Assists with assembling poll books.
  • Travel to and from the Cumberland County Courthouse as needed.

Education

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

  • 1-2 years of office experience required
  • Election experience preferred.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide impactful and essential county services in the most effective, courteous, and financially responsible manner possible.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

  • Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
    • Health Savings Account
    • Wellness program with wellness incentives
  • Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
  • United Concordia Dental Insurance
Retirement Benefits

  • County Retirement Pension
    • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
    • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
    • Normal Retirement Options:
      • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
      • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
  • Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Military Time Buy Back Options
Paid Time Off

  • Vacation
    • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
    • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
    • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
  • Personal
    • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
  • Sick
    • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
  • 12 Paid County Holidays
    • No waiting period to receive paid holidays
Additional Benefits

  • Educational Assistance
    • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
  • Employee Assistance Program
    • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance

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