Elections Seasonal

Salary: $21.79 Hourly

Location : Snohomish County, WA

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 2024 August Primary VR

Department: Auditor

Division: Auditor Elections Seasonal

Opening Date: 06/03/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

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? We have the perfect job for you

Snohomish County Elections is looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Voter Registration Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming August Primary Election. *Applications may also be used to create eligibility lists for 2024 Presidential Election.

Voter Registration Assistants accurately perform repetitive, high volume data entry, telephone and in-person customer service, register voters and assist voters, and various clerical tasks relating to voter registration and election ballots.

There are multiple opportunities, various time frames, and various work locations. Please read the job descriptions carefully, fully answer all application questions and select your first and second choice assignment.

The date range and hours of work are dependent upon volume of work. Flexibility is key as some days you may work very few hours and other days you may work very long hours. In addition, the length of the assignment can vary due to many factors. The election cycle can be unpredictable

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.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

BASIC FUNCTION OF A VOTER REGISTRATION ASSISTANT

Accurately perform repetitive, high volume data entry, telephone and in-person customer service and various clerical tasks pertaining to voter registration and election ballots. Voter Registration Assistants work in an office environment and at Accessible Voting Sites.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Follows applicable federal, state and local election laws and county elections division policies and procedures.
2. Accesses and accurately updates the Voter Registration Database.
3. Processes voter registration forms and online work queues correctly and efficiently.
4. Assists in-person, phone or email customers with voter registration and election questions.
5. Prepares materials for mailing.
6. Processes voter file orders.
7. Maintains appropriate audit logs and ballot security processes.
8. Compares scanned ballot envelope signatures to voter's registration signature (if assigned).
9. Assists in opening and closing remote Accessible Voting Sites (if assigned).
10. Delivers election materials to remote Accessible Voting Sites (if assigned).
11. Provides in-person assistance to voters at remote Accessible Voting Sites (if assigned).

Voter Registration Assistant
8+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Voter Registration Assistants provide customer service to voters at the main county campus. Assistants accept voted ballots, register voters and provide ballots for voters.

Work location: 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett 98201

Required Dates:
July 29th through August 9th (tentatively); Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Includes mandatory, paid training.
Special Hours/Dates:
August 3rd: 10:00am to 4:00pm
August 5th: 8:00am to 6:30pm
August 6th: 8:00am to 9:00pm

Accessible Voting Site Assistant
8+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Accessible Voting Site Assistants provide customer service to voters at one of four Accessible Voting Sites in Snohomish County. Assistants accept voted ballots, register voters and provide ballots for voters. Assistants are assigned to an Accessible Voting Site and must have reliable transportation to and from the voting site.

Accessible Voting Site Essential Duties
1. Accesses the Voter Registration Database.
2. Opens and closes the Accessible Voting Site daily.
3. Provides assistance to Accessible Voting Site voters.
4. Delivers election materials prior to opening and after closing each day (if assigned).

Work Locations (will be assigned):
Snohomish County Campus Medallion Inn & Suites Homage Senior Center
3000 Rockefeller Avenue 16710 Smokey Point Blvd. 5026 196th St SW
Everett, WA 98201 Arlington, WA 98223 Lynnwood, WA 98036

Evergreen State Fairgrounds
14405 179th Ave SE
Monroe, WA 98272

Required Dates:
August 2nd: Mandatory, paid training 9:00am to 1:00pm
August 3rd: 8:00am to 4:30pm
August 5th: 8:00am to 6:30pm
August 6th: 8:00am to 9:00pm

Phone Bank Assistant
4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Phone Bank Assistant Essential Duties
1. Answer questions from the general public about voter registration and elections from a
prepared script.
2. Access VoteWA; a statewide voter registration database.
3. Complete data entry on voter records.
4. Assist in other areas of voter registration as needed.

Work Location:
County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201

Required Dates:
July 22nd through August 9th (tentatively), Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Includes mandatory, paid training.
Special Hours/Dates:
August 3rd: 10:00am to 4:00pm
August 5th: 8:30am to 6:00pm
August 6th: 8:30am to 8:00pm
Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of office experience to include basic computer skills and data entry. One (1) year of experience in customer service. Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent, and available during specific election periods. Must pass a criminal background check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ONLY IF ASSIGNED TO AN ACCESSIBLE VOTING SITE

If assigned to an Accessible Voting Site to provide voter registration services, you must have a valid Washington State driver's license. If using a personal vehicle, proof of current registration and insurance must be provided, be able to accommodate a passenger and transport three (3) ballot tubs that measure 15" X 27.5" X 18.5" each.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• office practices and procedures
• basic computer and database skills
• customer service techniques and practices
• rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word usage
• basic arithmetic
• Microsoft Office applications

Ability to:

• learn, retain and follow detailed, complex instructions
• follow oral and written procedures
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and peers
• exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned duties
• maintain necessary records
• assist the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• exhibit positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work habits
• work under pressure with strict deadlines
• utilize standard and specialized office equipment
• enter high volumes of data accurately
• perform data verification and make

SUPERVISION

The employee in this position receives supervision from the Voter Registration Lead, other Election area leads, the Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager. The employee is responsible for the quantity and accuracy of the work produced and work is reviewed to ensure conformance with policies, procedures and election laws.

WORKING CONDITIONS

High productivity work environment. Work hours may vary and are dependent on election timelines, voter registration volume and the volume of ballots. Work hours may include weekends, holidays and extended hours per day. Work location may vary and include Accessible Voting Sites located in various parts of Snohomish County. Work requires sitting for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, and kneeling, ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repetitively, and the use of push/pull carts and/or hand trucks.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Seasonal Employees are not eligible for benefits.

01

I have thoroughly reviewed the job description and I meet the minimum qualifications.

• Yes
• No

02

Mark your preferred/FIRST choice assignment as outlined in the job posting.

• Voter Registration Assistant
• Accessible Voting Site Assistant
• Phone Bank Assistant

03

Mark your preferred/SECOND choice assignment as outlined in the job posting.

• Voter Registration Assistant
• Accessible Voting Site Assistant
• Phone Bank Assistant

04

I am available for the time frames and hours listed as outlined for my preferred assignment.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that the hours and days of work may vary as the work volume varies and that there may be holiday and weekend work required.

• Yes
• No

06

I am able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Yes
• No

07

I am able to learn new tasks in a short amount of time.

• Yes
• No

08

I am able to concentrate in an environment with a lot of activity happening around me.

• Yes
• No

09

I am able to maintain accuracy while completing a highly repetitive task.

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your customer service experience in detail.

11

Rate your overall computer skill level.

• None
• Basic
• Proficient
• Expert

12

Are you able to clearly and calmly answer phone calls throughout the day with minimal breaks between calls?

• Yes
• No

13

Snohomish County Elections hires approximately 50 seasonal workers for the Primary Election. Within this pool of seasonal workers, we will select alternates and stand-by workers after paid training is completed. Do you understand that you may be selected as an alternate/stand-by worker and that your hours of work may be minimal?

• Yes
• No

14

Are you also interested in seasonal work for the 2024 Presidential Election? The dates and hours of work will vary dependent upon assigned job and voter turnout.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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