Vote Center Customer Service Representative/ Election Representative (Extra Help)

Vote Center Customer Service Representative/ Election Representative (Extra Help)

Orange County Registrar of Voters (ROV) will begin accepting applications for the Vote Center Customer Service Representative/ Election Representative (Extra Help) position on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, this recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the Agency are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be done on or about Friday, August 21, 2026.

Only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria described. These are Extra Help temporary/seasonal positions (these are NOT permanent positions). These positions will often require overtime, both in the evenings and on weekends.

The Registrar of Voters, a nationally recognized and award-winning agency, is responsible for conducting elections, verifying petitions and maintaining voter records in the County of Orange, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States with 1.9 million active registered voters. The department receives funding from the County's General Fund and periodic reimbursement from the federal government, the State of California and local jurisdictions. The Registrar of Voters' staff includes 54 full-time employees, and numerous extra help employees who support various election related positions representing the broad spectrum of Orange County's population. The department is responsible for all components of election management.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters prides itself on being a leader in the international and national elections community, working to continually innovate and create new and better ways to serve the public. The department values creativity, originality, initiative and a strong dedication to customer service.

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The Vote Center Customer Service Representative/Election Representative (Extra Help) will fill positions at Vote Center locations throughout Orange County for the November 03, 2026 General Election. We are looking to fill these positions immediately with 2-day required training starting in mid-September and a work commitment of approximately 7 days during the period of October 28, 2026 through November 04, 2026.

As a Vote Center Customer Service Representative (Extra Help) the job duties will include:

• Processing and assisting voters
• Issuing ballots
• Accepting Vote-by-Mail ballots
• Set up and take down election equipment
• Other election-related tasks as assigned

This position will service areas throughout the entire County. To help identify an ideal working location, regions have been established. Vote Center locations have been broken up into 5 regions throughout the County. If selected for one of the 5 regions, you will need to be available for assignment to any vote center within this region based on operational needed.

• Central Orange County (Anaheim, North Tustin, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park)
• South Orange County (Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Silverado Canyon, Trabuco Canyon)
• West Orange County (Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Stanton, Westminster)
• North Orange County (Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Placentia, Yorba Linda)
• Coast Orange County (Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach)

Desirable qualifications and core competencies include:

• Be able to commit to this position for approximately 10 days spread over a two-month period
• In addition to multiple days of remote and in-person training, be able to work the following schedule:
• Set up day: TBD (Will be scheduled one of the following): Wednesday, 10/28/2026, Thursday 10/29/2026 or Friday 10/30/2026
• All Voting days: Saturday, 10/31/2026 Tuesday, 11/03/2026
• Takedown day: Wednesday, 11/04/2026
• Must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the department
• Patience while working with a wide variety of ages, ethnic groups and skill levels
• Ability to provide clear and concise instructions and deal courteously with the public
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual skills in Chinese, Farsi, Hmong, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese are highly desirable but not required
• Computer literate, ability to operate a laptop computer and access information using a database
• Self-motivated and hard worker with a positive attitude
• Flexible, able to quickly adjust to tasks and assignments
• Organized and able to manage their time under heavy workloads and deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as both a team player
• Always present a professional appearance and demeanor while representing the department
• Able to deliver supplies daily to designated locations if called upon
• Ability to read and speak English
• Customer service skills that include responding to public inquiries
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Minimum qualifications and special requirements include:

All candidates considered for this position will be required to successfully pass a background check consisting of employment history, professional references, and criminal check.

The recruitment process includes application screening, online assessment, and training and experience evaluation.