ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - ELECTIONS (Temporary Position)

Administrative Assistant I - Elections (Temporary Position)

Department: Finance and Property Services

Location: Cambridge, MN

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Varies, depending on departmental needs; typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Work Setting: On-site; regular in-person attendance required

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

This is a temporary, part-time, non-union, non-benefit eligible position. Employment shall not exceed 67 working days in a calendar year. This position will work 10-40 hours per week from approximately the end of June 2026 through mid-August 2026, and/or from approximately mid-September 2026 through November 2026.

Primary duties include processing absentee ballots, data entry, testing of voting equipment, and other clerical tasks. This is a nonpartisan position that requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic computer skills. Prior experience with County Auditor-Treasurer functions or election administration a plus.

Compensation: $22.70 per hour

Application Requirements: Applicants must complete all of the online application, including the Work Experience and Education sections. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Posting Details:

• Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: AA/EEO

General Definition of Work: Performs clerical support for the Finance and Property Services Division. Work is performed according to established guidelines and general instructions from the department. The employee has limited latitude for the exercise of independent judgment within the scope of established policies. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Consequence of error could result in loss of time, money, and public trust.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer/Auditor-Treasurer and/or Elections Coordinator.

This is a temporary, non-benefit eligible position. Employment shall not exceed 67 working days in a calendar year. This position will work 10-40 hours per week from approximately the end of June through mid-August, and/or from approximately mid-September through November.

Primary duties include processing absentee ballots, data entry, performing cashier functions, testing of voting equipment, and other clerical tasks. This is a nonpartisan position that requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and basic computer skills. Prior experience with County Auditor-Treasurer functions or election administration is a plus.

Essential Functions:

• Processes absentee ballots, voter registration applications, and other department documents.
• Prepares and enters data into department software applications and the state voter registration system.
• Performs department clerical tasks including preparation of outgoing mail, filing, and copying, scanning, and ordering supplies.
• Performs testing of election equipment and records the results of tests.
• Provides general and technical information in response to oral and written inquiries from the general public and government officials.
• Assists the public with completion of forms, understanding laws and regulations, using the county website, and obtaining information.
• Examines incoming documents, forms, and other materials for completeness and conformity with department requirements.
• Receives and responds to department telephone inquiries and directs calls to other staff as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• State of Minnesota eligibility requirements to serve as an election judge.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Minnesota election processes, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of data privacy practices and procedures, and ability to maintain confidential documents and information.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry and information gathering.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to read a manual and apply its procedures to a work situation.
• Ability to complete assigned work with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to collect and organize data and convert to written reports.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports from the same.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, and the public.
• Regular and timely work attendance.

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements and Activity: This work requires the frequent exertion of 25 pounds of force and the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Sensory Requirements: Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Sensory Utilization: Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Conditions: Work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Supplemental Information: A fully completed Isanti County Online Application and resume must be received by Human Resources. The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points. Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process. Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.

Mission: Working Together to Deliver Quality Services that are Valued by the Community, Today and For Generations to Come.