Elections/Voter Registration Assistant

Elections/Voter Registration Assistant

Elections/Voter Registration Assistant

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Election Director, performs work of routine difficulty in performing a wide variety of clerical and/or technical administrative duties in the organization and operation of elections and voter registration; performs related work in support of the election and voter registration process; and performs other related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares election supplies for polling locations and poll worker training classes.
• Assists the Election Coordinator with recruitment and training of seasonal election personnel.
• Participates in activities involved in inventory control, ordering, and storage of election equipment and supplies.
• Assists with the transport, delivery and return of voting machines and supplies to polling places.
• Maintains a warehouse in a safe, clean and organized manner.
• Assists with preventative maintenance of voting equipment and other election supplies.
• Participates in processing election ballots.
• Assists with the preparation of equipment in order to conduct elections.
• Assists with the testing of all programs, hardware and election equipment before and after each election to ensure proper functionality.
• Assists with aspects of Voter Registration (including, but not limited to: early ballot signature verification, input and maintenance of voter registration records, distribution of ballots, mass mail preparation, etc.) as needed.
• Assists with HAVA compliance by, inspecting locations of polling places for adequate facilities; works closely with the Election Director to update the facilities to meet the needs of the voters.
• Assists in the training of seasonal employees hired for election work.
• Travels to poll sites to assist with voting process; must be available to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays and evenings during election cycles.
• Assists in auditing election returns (election and voter registration audits) after each election.
• Assists in conducting recounts and hand count/early ballot audits, as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing elections and voter registration.
• Knowledge of laws, rule, regulations and policies governing the retention and disposition of election records and material.
• Knowledge of HAVA and ADA requirements.
• Knowledge of voter registration procedures.
• Knowledge of operating principles of voting equipment and procedures for operation.
• Skill in using office equipment including computers with special emphasis in the use of voter registration software.
• Skill in troubleshooting and repairing computers and voting equipment.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Desirable Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D, and one (1) year of experience in elections work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience; AND be registered to vote; AND a valid driver's license; AND be Arizona Elections Officer Certified or have the ability to become Election Officer Certified at the next available training date.

This position is not eligible for benefits.