Elections Assistant

Elections Assistant

Hennepin County's Elections department is seeking to fill several temporary Elections Assistant positions to support the absentee mail team through the 2026 General Election. These positions will primarily consist of data entry, mail out absentee voting support, processing absentee ballots and other administrative duties as assigned. Elections Assistants must perform duties in a non-partisan manner and be able to use technical and analytical skills and perform a variety of administrative functions. The Elections department is looking for individuals interested in election administration, government processes, and interaction with residents.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

These positions will be performed on-site at the 625 Building at 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility. Occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required.

About these position types: These are seasonal, limited duration (temporary), full-time, non-benefit-earning positions. These positions will start September 8, 2026 with an expected end date of November 6, 2026. These positions are internally classified as an Office Specialist I. In these positions, you will:

• Process a high volume of time sensitive election material.
• Perform data entry of absentee ballot applications and voter registration applications.
• Issue absentee ballots by mail.
• Review returned absentee ballots to ensure they meet all the legal requirements for being counted.
• Assist with processing and counting absentee ballots.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
• One or more full-time equivalent years of office clerical experience.
• Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
• Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a semester (12 credits) basis.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
• Using the Statewide Voter Registration System.
• Performing data entry from paper and/or electronic documents into a computer system.
• Providing in-person and/or over-the-phone customer service to the public.
• Working with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Outlook, Word, etc.
• Knowledge of:
• Basic policies and procedures related to elections.
• Using different computerized systems/databases.
• Ability to:
• Lift materials up to 25 pounds.
• Follow instructions completely and accurately.
• Work in accordance with Minnesota statutes and rules.
• Understand basic elections policy and procedures.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills working with a diverse group of co-workers.
• Meet daily deadlines.
• Use problem solving techniques to complete daily work.
• Use a computer with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

About the department: Hennepin County Elections works with partners at the federal, state, and local level to provide voting services to over one million eligible county residents in over 400 polling places throughout the county. Program areas include voter registration, absentee voting, voter education and engagement, local election clerk training, voting technology, election day operations, results reporting and certification, recounts and audits, candidate filing, campaign finance reporting, violation investigations, and elections data stewardship.

About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition division Hennepin County Human Resources department Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or View phone number on click.appcast.io