Temporary Elections Lead

POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive

DEPARTMENT: Elections

HOURS: up to full time for up to 10 months

HIRING PAY: $24/hour

LOCATION: Hastings

UNION: None

CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on Monday, December 29, 2025

The Election Staff are critical team members who assists with the day-to-day operations of the voting process for all Dakota County residents.

Dakota County is hiring multiple positions at the lead level.

What You'll Do

The Temporary Election Lead assists elections staff in conducting election administration tasks, supporting department programs, and related duties as assigned. They will also serve as a team lead for and assist in training of temporary elections staff.

Who We Are

Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More” and we strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring
  
  

A complete application will assist the department in accurately rating, selecting, and hiring candidates.

• At least 18 years of age
• A Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
• A citizen of the United States
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Eligible to vote in Minnesota
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) AND
• Valid Driver's License
• Pursuant to Dakota County Policy, this position is designated as Safety Sensitive. “Safety-sensitive position” means a position, including any supervisory or management position, in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol, or cannabis use would threaten the health and safety of any person as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 181.950, subdivision 13.
  
  

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Temporary Election Lead

• Serve as the team lead
• Assist in training temporary election staff
• Issue ballots to county residents at county service centers.
• Accurately compile statistics related to issued and received ballots
• Process received ballots
• Prepare, stuff and/or collate election related materials
• Answer questions from the voters and others regarding elections
• Prepare and /or enter data into the state voter registration system
• Lead teams of temporary elections staff in the above tasks
• Other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge Minnesota election processes, laws, policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, department and County associates in a professional manner.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use computers and computer programs proficiently
• Ability to perform accurate detail work with figures, statistical records, filing proofreading and spelling.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work under pressure in a highly visible work environment during elections.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a county office building. Some travel within Dakota County may be required. Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Position may require travel within Dakota County and will require occasional use of a personal vehicle. Equipment that may be used include, but is not limited to, ballot counter, computer, tablet, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and scanning machines.

SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process for this classification will consist of a screening of your training and experience from the application materials submitted.

Dakota County welcomes and is inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and perspectives. The County aims to reflect the community and clients it serves and fosters an equitable and respectful working environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves.