Temporary Early Voting Support Staff (Signature Verification, Flagging, and Curing Clerks)

Election Workers (Seasonal)

As a Temporary Signature Verification Clerk, Temporary Flagging Clerk, or Curing Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by performing data entry, researching, verifying signatures, and contacting voters. Please see the Job Contributions section below for additional information on the three different positions available. All three are temporary assignments with Maricopa County, and work is performed before, during, and after the election cycle. The placement and assignment for each position will be based on facilitation needs and the applicant's abilities.

The Maricopa County Recorder's Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering over elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains the permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and a variety of other important documents. Our office serves over 2.5 million registered voters as well as 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County. The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

We are looking forward to you joining what is considered by many to be the country's premier recording office.

We require:

• Experience in data entry from a document into a database
• Experience in keyboard and desktop navigation
• Experience in researching and gathering information
• A high school diploma or GED

Other requirements:

• Must be registered, or eligible to register, to vote in Arizona by the time of hire
• Must be able to pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work the full work assignment, extensive irregular hours, and shifts based on the department's needs
• Must have a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We also value:

• One or more years of general office experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions:

Signature Verification Clerk:

• Utilizes Elections software to verify and compare voter signatures on affidavit envelopes with records
• Analyzes signatures and performs other research, such as contacting voters directly to ensure the efficacy of mail-in ballot processing

Flagging Clerk:

• Conducts research, adds or removes voters' information from the Active Early Voting List, and flags voters for ballots
• Provides data entry of voter information utilizing Elections software

Curing Clerk:

• Utilizes proprietary Elections software to view signature files and verify voter signatures on affidavit envelopes
• Reaches out to voters primarily via telephone to verify identity on Early Voting affidavit envelopes and explain simple processes
• Performs a large volume of phone calls to assist voters and provide conflict resolution
• Performs general office duties, including data entry, email communications to voters, mail sorting, filing, and other duties as needed
• Provides professional, non-partisan customer service to voters

Working Conditions:

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, the ability to review small font on hard copy or computer screen, and to view a computer screen for an extended period
• Also requires the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet, and to push/pull a minimum of up to 10 pounds for 200 feet

Selection Procedure:

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.