Election Worker - Office Assistant (Extra Help, Seasonal)

Election Worker – Office AssistantsPeople First – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence. The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time, seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the election process! The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into one of the following areas:Ballot Retrieval Requirements:Must have a valid CA driver's license and be able to drive County vehicles (cargo van/SUV/car) to various San Mateo County locations accompanied by a partner throughout the day (and evenings as necessary)Must possess attention to detailMust be able to perform ballot retrievals according to detailed proceduresMust be able to lift 50 lbs.Duties May Include:Retrieving voted ballots from Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes throughout San Mateo CountyDelivering voted ballots to San Mateo County Registration & Elections DivisionDelivering supplies to Vote CentersWill also assist with Vote by Mail processingVote By Mail:Requirements:Must be able to lift 25 lbs.Must possess great attention to detailDuties May Include:Retrieving ballots from local post officeDriving a County vanProcessing Vote by Mail ballotsPerforming repetitive workOperating ballot processing equipmentScanning and adjudicating ballotsVoter Registration/Clerical Support:Requirements:Must possess great attention to detailMust have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and ExcelMust be able to consistently follow complex written proceduresDuties May Include:Data entry and database maintenanceUpdating voter registration records based on information from statewide voter registration database and other governmental agenciesPreparing, verifying, and processing provisional ballots, including a review of challenged ballotsPreparing, verifying, and processing petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions and performing second-level petition verificationsVoter Helpdesk Support:Requirements:Must have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and ExcelMust possess great attention to detailMust be able to consistently follow complex written proceduresDuties May Include:Assisting election staff at Vote Centers over the phoneAnswering questions about proceduresProviding limited technical support based on pre-established procedures and guidelinesData entrySupplies:Requirements:Must be able to lift 25 lbs.Must be able to follow detailed written proceduresMust have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and ExcelDuties May Include:Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center suppliesFulfilling inventory/supply lists for multiple Vote CentersRecording and updating inventory numbers regularlyOperating pallet jacks and other devices to safely relocate suppliesAccepting shipments and packages to the warehouseField Techs/Warehouse:Requirements:Must have a valid CA driver's license and be able to drive County or personal vehicles to Vote Centers to conduct daily check-ins and ensure voting equipment is functioning properlyMust be able to lift up to 50 lbsDuties May Include:Testing and verifying functionality of electronic voting equipment prior to, during, and after voting periodsAssisting in preparing and staging heavy equipment and supplies for delivery to Vote CentersInventorying and organizing voting equipment and Vote Center suppliesAssisting in delivery, connection, testing, and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers including delivery of spare equipment and suppliesProviding on-site troubleshooting and technical support for voting equipmentFluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Thai is desired in Outreach Services but not required. The Election Worker – Office Assistant is classified as an Office Assistant I (Extra Help). The starting hourly wage for this position starts at $24.91. Overtime is expected for most positions. This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra-help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.