Temporary Elections Assistant

Salary:

$20.00 Hourly Location :

Riverside Job Type:

Temporary Job Number:

26-13871-04SH Department:

Registrar of Voters Opening Date:

08/03/2026

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program seeks Temporary Elections Assistants (TEAs) to support the Registrar of Voters upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election. There are multiple positions available, please see below for more details.

Schedul

e: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, including weekends, and holidays with mandatory overtime. Please Note:

Various processes will be livestreamed during this election.

Meet the Team

About

TAP

The Temporary

Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County

departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the

County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Click here to learn more about TAP: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap

TAP Benefits: EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To serve voters and candidates by performing a variety of election-related services and carrying out other duties as assigned within the Registrar of Voters' office. DATA ENTRY/PHONES : Primary duties will include registration card entry, vote-by-mail verification, answering phones, and proofing candidate statements and ballot information to ensure translation is correct from English to: Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, or Thai. Strong customer service skills are required. Strong bilingual skills in reading, writing, proofreading, and speaking are required. Candidates must be proficient in their respective language as well as in English, both spoken and written. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Customer service experience that involved meeting the public, obtaining and recording factual information, or explaining rules, regulations, policies/procedures, be proficient in English

AND

must be bilingual in one of the following languages:

Chinese Cantonese ( Vacant ) Hmong ( Vacant ) Chinese Mandarin (Filled) Japanese (Filled) Korean (Filled) Punjabi (Filled) Spanish (Filled) Tagalog (Filled) Thai (Filled) Urdu (Filled) Vietnamese (Filled) Knowledge : Perform routine clerical work; learn office practices, procedures and equipment; make simple arithmetic calculations; understand and follow written and oral instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public.

Ability to : Perform general clerical work; Understand and follow both written and oral instructions as well as established policies and procedures; Perform non-sedentary duties; Regularly lift over 25 pounds; Work in a fast-paced environment

License/Certificate : Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Testing Requirement: Bilingual Proficiency: Candidates whose applications indicate bilingual proficiency in one of the following languages: Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, or Thai will be required to verify their bilingual skills in a proctored test environment.

Please Note:

Appointees will be required to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays with mandatory overtime as needed.

For questions regarding this recruitment: Please contact Cindy Mendez at . For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response. APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: