Associate Administrative Assistant - Elections (Temporary)

Job Posting End Date: August 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $21.72 – $29.31 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

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In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 08/13/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Property Records and Taxation department has an immediate opening for Temporary Associate Administrative Assistant – Elections Support who will perform various duties. This role performs election administration tasks required to deliver a comprehensive voter registration and election services program to the residents of Anoka County. This is a temporary, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 16th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 26: $21.72 to $29.31 per hour. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303. Expected work hours will vary Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional hours outside of this time frame as needed. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Administrative Assistant. Provide clerical support for the department and troubleshoot basic issues related to department administration. Deliver remarkable customer service while answering phones, providing front desk support and assisting walk-in guests. Inspect returned non-forwardable mailings from cities, school districts, and postal verification cards. Review and process registration and absentee ballot applications received. Assist with testing of memory cards, ballet counters, and ballot marking devices using specialized software. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a high school diploma. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Strong verbal and written communication skills Organizational skills Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work. Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at

and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: 4411/Application-Process Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: 401/Diversity-EEO