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16 Aug 2024

Temporary Election Assistant

Olmsted County – Posted by Olmsted County Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Job Description

Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work – Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected salary is $20.13 to $26.88.  Full salary range $20.13 to $33.63.

High school graduation, G.E.D, or foreign education equivalent to a US High School Diploma.

OR

Experience equivalent to six (6) months of experience in a customer-focused position.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Required Special Qualifications:

  • Must complete training required by law within thirty (30) days of employment.
  • Must be able to work evening and weekend hours.

Nature of Work

Under supervision, assists with Olmsted County’s election process. Provides customer service to voters in person, via mail, and through long-term care facility visits. Answers phone calls, directs the public to polling places, monitors supplies, and answers questions.

Examples of Work

  • Assists voters with the absentee voting process.
  • Performs clerical duties including customer service, filing, answering phone calls and data entry to support the election process.
  • Assists on Election Day by answering questions, monitoring supplies, ballot counting, and directing traffic.
  • Processes absentee records on a statewide system.
  • Prepares equipment and supplies for Election Day.
  • Assists with election judge training.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • Knowledge of the election process.
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
  • Skill in the use of office equipment.
  • Skill in interpersonal communication.
  • Skill in the use of basic business math.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Ability to use computers and related software programs.
  • Ability to resolve customer concerns and complaints respectfully.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

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How to Apply

Apply online:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/olmsted

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Temporary. Job Tags: elections. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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