Election Administrator (Temporary - Unclassified)

Ramsey County Elections Temporary Position

Come be part of Ramsey County Elections, a nonpartisan office dedicated to administering safe, accurate and accessible elections for more than 300,000 voters across Ramsey County. Located in Minnesota's capital city, our team supports absentee voting, early voting, voter registration, and many other essential election administration functions. Join our team!

To perform a wide variety of duties related to the administration of elections, including processing voter registration and absentee voting materials, maintaining voter registration and polling place records; supporting election operations through related administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned. Responsibilities range from routine to moderately complex.

Examples of Work Performed

• Support with performing the statutory duties of the Ramsey County Auditor as directed by the department's division manager and supervisors.
• Review and process voter registration and absentee ballot applications in the Statewide Voter Registration System; identify and resolve incomplete or incorrect submissions, escalating more complex issues to a supervisor.
• Provide election-related information to public by telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person.
• Accept official documents and review for completeness and legal compliance, issue elections-related documents and other materials, and process transactions.
• Assist with the organization, inventory, preparation, and distribution of the supplies and technologies used to conduct elections; prepare and complete orders for delivery and pickup; complete logic and accuracy testing from various technologies used to conduct elections.
• Assist with conducting and supporting training sessions for election judges and staff; provide logistical and instructional support to trainers and participants.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year with customer service experience to include six months of experience as an election's assistant or an equivalent position in a local, county, state, or federal government office or equivalent in an election related activity.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

This is a temporary, at-will position. This position requires an open screening and selection process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.