What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elections Seasonal - Elections Assistant position at Snohomish County?
Would you like to serve your community, have fun and get paid? Do you have a flexible schedule and are looking for a short-term job opportunity? Do you enjoy meeting new people and interacting with the community? Snohomish County Elections may have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Elections Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming November General Election.
Notice: If you are retired, please ensure that your retirement benefits will not be adversely affected if you accept seasonal employment with Snohomish County Elections.
BASIC FUNCTION OF AN ELECTION ASSISTANT
Accurately perform repetitive, high-volume tasks pertaining to election processes. Tasks may include securely collecting, transporting, preparing, extracting, adjudicating, verifying, and/or scanning ballots. Perform functions that help ensure all eligible voter ballots are processed.
We are looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Elections Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming November General Election.
Notice: If you are retired, please ensure that your retirement benefits will not be adversely affected if you accept seasonal employment with Snohomish County Elections.
BASIC FUNCTION OF AN ELECTION ASSISTANT
Accurately perform repetitive, high-volume tasks pertaining to election processes. Tasks may include securely collecting, transporting, preparing, extracting, adjudicating, verifying, and/or scanning ballots. Perform functions that help ensure all eligible voter ballots are processed.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Follows applicable federal, state and local election laws and county election division policies and procedures.
- Secures ballots in appropriate areas.
- Assesses data quickly and accurately.
- Maintains appropriate and verifiable paperwork.
- Enters ballot accountability data.
- Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.
- Assists in training of new election assistants when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Ballot Drop Box Closer
5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ballot Drop Box Closers work in teams of two or three and greet and assist voters in depositing their ballots in the drop boxes on Election Day. Closers should prepare for inclement weather and be physically able to move quickly as well as stand for long periods of time at a ballot drop box.
Ballot Drop Box Closer Essential Duties
5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ballot Drop Box Closers work in teams of two or three and greet and assist voters in depositing their ballots in the drop boxes on Election Day. Closers should prepare for inclement weather and be physically able to move quickly as well as stand for long periods of time at a ballot drop box.
Ballot Drop Box Closer Essential Duties
- Greets and assists voters at the drop boxes.
- Collects and secures ballots for transport to the Processing Center (if assigned).
- Helps ease election-related traffic congestion near ballot drop box.
- Assists in closing procedure of ballot drop box promptly at 8:00 pm Election night.
- Identifies and separates voted ballot envelopes from other materials (if assigned).
- Operates a county-issued smart phone to document ballot drop box security measures.
- Drives personal vehicle to and from ballot drop box.
Work Location:
Assigned to any 1 of 38 ballot drop boxes located throughout Snohomish County.
Required Dates:
Saturday October 31st: Mandatory, paid training from 8:00am to 10:00am, 11:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 4:00pm, as assigned. Training location is Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Tuesday November 3rd - Election Day: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (hours are approximate, end times will vary depending on assigned role and drop box location).
Assigned to any 1 of 38 ballot drop boxes located throughout Snohomish County.
Required Dates:
Saturday October 31st: Mandatory, paid training from 8:00am to 10:00am, 11:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 4:00pm, as assigned. Training location is Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Tuesday November 3rd - Election Day: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (hours are approximate, end times will vary depending on assigned role and drop box location).
Ballot Processing Assistant
1-5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ballot Processing Assistants perform a variety of important, high volume ballot processing tasks. Assistants will be assigned a specialty within the first few days of employment based on preference, aptitude and training. The specialty areas are:
1-5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ballot Processing Assistants perform a variety of important, high volume ballot processing tasks. Assistants will be assigned a specialty within the first few days of employment based on preference, aptitude and training. The specialty areas are:
Ballot Extraction Essential Duties
- Extracts ballots from envelopes.
- Inspects, counts and sorts ballots in mail trays.
- Ensures correct number of ballots are in each batch.
- Works while seated utilizing repetitive movements.
Ballot Adjudication Essential Duties
- Reviews hundreds of scanned images of ballots on computer screen per hour.
- Determines voter intent following strict rules and guidance.
- Works with a partner to reach consensus on action.
- Learns quickly and can retain information.
- Maintains good hand/eye coordination while seated at computer.
- Performs under a high level of scrutiny.
Ballot Scanning/Tabulation Essential Duties
- Operates ballot scanning equipment.
- Processes high volume of ballots each hour.
- Verifies counts of scanned ballots by batch.
- Performs final processing of voted ballots prior to tabulation.
Work Location:
Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Required Dates:
November 2 through November 5th (includes mandatory, paid training) – 08:30 to 4:30PM (volume dependent).
Please note: Ballot Processing Assistants typically work Monday through Friday. However, it is not uncommon to work at least one Saturday during the processing of the General Election.
Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Required Dates:
November 2 through November 5th (includes mandatory, paid training) – 08:30 to 4:30PM (volume dependent).
Please note: Ballot Processing Assistants typically work Monday through Friday. However, it is not uncommon to work at least one Saturday during the processing of the General Election.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent and be available during specific election periods. Must be flexible to work varied shifts from 2 - 12 hours dependent on ballot volume. Weekend, holiday and extended work hours are possible. Must pass a criminal background check. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- effective communication skills (oral and written)
- basic math and writing skills
- basic computer literacy
- data verification skills
- utilize standard and specialized equipment
- assist the public in a tactful and courteous manner
- retain and follow instructions (oral and written) accurately with minimal training
- maintain composure while being observed by political party representatives, candidates, members of the press, interest groups, or others interested in the processing of ballots
- work under pressure with strict timelines
- positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work habits
SUPERVISION
Election and Voter Registration Assistants receive supervision from the Ballot Processing Center Specialist, Inbound Ballot Specialist, Voter Registration Lead, Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager dependent on the specific assignment. The employee is responsible for the quantity, quality and accuracy of the work which is reviewed to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and election laws.
Election and Voter Registration Assistants receive supervision from the Ballot Processing Center Specialist, Inbound Ballot Specialist, Voter Registration Lead, Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager dependent on the specific assignment. The employee is responsible for the quantity, quality and accuracy of the work which is reviewed to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and election laws.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and/or warehouse environment with some machine noise possible. Workers will be sitting or standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Ballot drop box employees will be working outside in possible inclement weather during day and evening hours. Workers will be standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds with a partner repeatedly.
Office and/or warehouse environment with some machine noise possible. Workers will be sitting or standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Ballot drop box employees will be working outside in possible inclement weather during day and evening hours. Workers will be standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds with a partner repeatedly.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
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