Snohomish County Planning and Development Services
Elections Seasonal - Elections Assistant
Snohomish County Planning and Development Services, Snohomish, Washington, us, 98291
Salary:
$20.51 Hourly
Location :
Snohomish County, WA
Job Type:
Seasonal
Job Number:
2024 Nov General EA
Department:
Auditor
Division:
Auditor Elections Seasonal
Opening Date:
08/30/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Would you like to serve your community, have fun and get paid? Do you have a flexible schedule and are looking for a short-term job opportunity? Do you enjoy meeting new people and interacting with the community? Snohomish County Elections may have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Elections Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming November General Election.
There are multiple opportunities, various time frames, and various work locations. Please read the job descriptions carefully, fully answer all application questions and select your first and second choice assignment.
Notice : If you are retired, please ensure that your retirement benefits will not be adversely affected if you accept seasonal employment with Snohomish County Elections.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
BASIC FUNCTION OF AN ELECTION ASSISTANT
Accurately perform repetitive, high-volume tasks pertaining to election processes. Tasks may include securely collecting, transporting, preparing, extracting, adjudicating, verifying, and/or scanning ballots. Perform functions that help ensure all eligible voter ballots are processed.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESFollows applicable federal, state and local election laws and county election division policies and procedures.Secures ballots in appropriate areas.Assesses data quickly and accurately.Maintains appropriate and verifiable paperwork.Enters ballot accountability data.Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.Assists in training of new election assistants when necessary.Other duties as assigned.Ballot Drop Box Closer100+ POSITIONS AVAILABLEBallot Drop Box Closers work in teams of two to four and greet and assist voters in depositing their ballots in the drop boxes on Election Day. Closers should prepare for inclement weather and be physically able to move quickly as well as stand for long periods of time at a ballot drop box.
Ballot Drop Box Closer Essential Duties
Greets and assists voters at the drop boxes.Collects and secures ballots for transport to the Processing Center (if assigned).Helps ease election-related traffic congestion near ballot drop box.Assists in closing procedure of ballot drop box promptly at 8:00 pm Election night.Identifies and separates voted ballot envelopes from other materials (if assigned).Operates a county-issued smart phone to document ballot drop box security measures.Drives personal vehicle to and from ballot drop box.
Work Location:Assigned to any 1 of 35 ballot drop boxes located throughout Snohomish County.Required Dates:Saturday, November 2nd: mandatory paid two-hour training from 8:00am - 10:00am, 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:30pm - 5:30pm, as assigned. Training location is Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201Tuesday November 5th - Election Day: 1:00pm to 9:00pm (hours are approximate, start times and end times will vary depending on assigned role and drop box location).
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent and be available during specific election periods. Must be flexible to work varied shifts from 2 - 12 hours dependent on ballot volume. Weekend, holiday and extended work hours are possible. Must pass a criminal background check.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESeffective communication skills (oral and written)basic math and writing skillsbasic computer literacydata verification skillsutilize standard and specialized equipmentassist the public in a tactful and courteous mannerretain and follow instructions (oral and written) accurately with minimal trainingmaintain composure while being observed by political party representatives, candidates, members of the press, interest groups, or others interested in the processing of ballotswork under pressure with strict timelinespositive, enthusiastic and cooperative work habits
SUPERVISIONElection and Voter Registration Assistants receive supervision from the Ballot Processing Center Specialist, Inbound Ballot Specialist, Voter Registration Lead, Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager dependent on the specific assignment. The employee is responsible for the quantity, quality and accuracy of the work which is reviewed to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and election laws.
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and/or warehouse environment with some machine noise possible. Workers will be sitting or standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Ballot drop box employees will be working outside in possible inclement weather during day and evening hours. Workers will be standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds with a partner repeatedly.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Seasonal Employees are not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your application/work history?
YesNo
02
I have thoroughly reviewed the job description and I meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
YesNo
03
Mark your first choice/preferred Election Assistant job assignment as outlined in the job posting (select your FIRST choice)
Ballot Drop Box CloserBallot Processing Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLESignature Verification Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
04
Mark your second choice Election Assistant job assignment as outlined in the job posting (select your SECOND choice)
Ballot Drop Box CloserBallot Processing Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLESignature Verification Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
05
I am available for the time frames and hours listed as outlined for my preferred job assignments.
YesNo
06
I understand that the hours and days of work may vary as the work volume is dependent on the number of ballots returned each day and that there may be holiday and weekend work required.
YesNo
07
I am able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
YesNo
08
I am able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
YesNo
09
I am able to learn new tasks in a short amount of time.
YesNo
10
I am able to concentrate in an environment with a lot of activity happening around me.
YesNo
11
I am able to maintain accuracy while completing a highly repetitive task.
YesNo
12
I am comfortable using smart phone technology (i.e. make and receive calls, take and attach photos)
YesNo
13
Rate your overall computer skill level.
NoneBasicProficientExpert
14
Snohomish County Elections hires many seasonal workers for the Primary Election. Within this pool of seasonal workers, we will select alternates and stand-by workers after paid training is completed. Do you understand that you may be selected as an alternate/stand-by worker and that your hours of work may be minimal?
YesNo
Required Question
$20.51 Hourly
Location :
Snohomish County, WA
Job Type:
Seasonal
Job Number:
2024 Nov General EA
Department:
Auditor
Division:
Auditor Elections Seasonal
Opening Date:
08/30/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Would you like to serve your community, have fun and get paid? Do you have a flexible schedule and are looking for a short-term job opportunity? Do you enjoy meeting new people and interacting with the community? Snohomish County Elections may have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Elections Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming November General Election.
There are multiple opportunities, various time frames, and various work locations. Please read the job descriptions carefully, fully answer all application questions and select your first and second choice assignment.
Notice : If you are retired, please ensure that your retirement benefits will not be adversely affected if you accept seasonal employment with Snohomish County Elections.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
BASIC FUNCTION OF AN ELECTION ASSISTANT
Accurately perform repetitive, high-volume tasks pertaining to election processes. Tasks may include securely collecting, transporting, preparing, extracting, adjudicating, verifying, and/or scanning ballots. Perform functions that help ensure all eligible voter ballots are processed.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESFollows applicable federal, state and local election laws and county election division policies and procedures.Secures ballots in appropriate areas.Assesses data quickly and accurately.Maintains appropriate and verifiable paperwork.Enters ballot accountability data.Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.Assists in training of new election assistants when necessary.Other duties as assigned.Ballot Drop Box Closer100+ POSITIONS AVAILABLEBallot Drop Box Closers work in teams of two to four and greet and assist voters in depositing their ballots in the drop boxes on Election Day. Closers should prepare for inclement weather and be physically able to move quickly as well as stand for long periods of time at a ballot drop box.
Ballot Drop Box Closer Essential Duties
Greets and assists voters at the drop boxes.Collects and secures ballots for transport to the Processing Center (if assigned).Helps ease election-related traffic congestion near ballot drop box.Assists in closing procedure of ballot drop box promptly at 8:00 pm Election night.Identifies and separates voted ballot envelopes from other materials (if assigned).Operates a county-issued smart phone to document ballot drop box security measures.Drives personal vehicle to and from ballot drop box.
Work Location:Assigned to any 1 of 35 ballot drop boxes located throughout Snohomish County.Required Dates:Saturday, November 2nd: mandatory paid two-hour training from 8:00am - 10:00am, 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm or 3:30pm - 5:30pm, as assigned. Training location is Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201Tuesday November 5th - Election Day: 1:00pm to 9:00pm (hours are approximate, start times and end times will vary depending on assigned role and drop box location).
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent and be available during specific election periods. Must be flexible to work varied shifts from 2 - 12 hours dependent on ballot volume. Weekend, holiday and extended work hours are possible. Must pass a criminal background check.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESeffective communication skills (oral and written)basic math and writing skillsbasic computer literacydata verification skillsutilize standard and specialized equipmentassist the public in a tactful and courteous mannerretain and follow instructions (oral and written) accurately with minimal trainingmaintain composure while being observed by political party representatives, candidates, members of the press, interest groups, or others interested in the processing of ballotswork under pressure with strict timelinespositive, enthusiastic and cooperative work habits
SUPERVISIONElection and Voter Registration Assistants receive supervision from the Ballot Processing Center Specialist, Inbound Ballot Specialist, Voter Registration Lead, Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager dependent on the specific assignment. The employee is responsible for the quantity, quality and accuracy of the work which is reviewed to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and election laws.
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and/or warehouse environment with some machine noise possible. Workers will be sitting or standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Ballot drop box employees will be working outside in possible inclement weather during day and evening hours. Workers will be standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds with a partner repeatedly.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Seasonal Employees are not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your application/work history?
YesNo
02
I have thoroughly reviewed the job description and I meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
YesNo
03
Mark your first choice/preferred Election Assistant job assignment as outlined in the job posting (select your FIRST choice)
Ballot Drop Box CloserBallot Processing Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLESignature Verification Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
04
Mark your second choice Election Assistant job assignment as outlined in the job posting (select your SECOND choice)
Ballot Drop Box CloserBallot Processing Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLESignature Verification Assistant - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
05
I am available for the time frames and hours listed as outlined for my preferred job assignments.
YesNo
06
I understand that the hours and days of work may vary as the work volume is dependent on the number of ballots returned each day and that there may be holiday and weekend work required.
YesNo
07
I am able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
YesNo
08
I am able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
YesNo
09
I am able to learn new tasks in a short amount of time.
YesNo
10
I am able to concentrate in an environment with a lot of activity happening around me.
YesNo
11
I am able to maintain accuracy while completing a highly repetitive task.
YesNo
12
I am comfortable using smart phone technology (i.e. make and receive calls, take and attach photos)
YesNo
13
Rate your overall computer skill level.
NoneBasicProficientExpert
14
Snohomish County Elections hires many seasonal workers for the Primary Election. Within this pool of seasonal workers, we will select alternates and stand-by workers after paid training is completed. Do you understand that you may be selected as an alternate/stand-by worker and that your hours of work may be minimal?
YesNo
Required Question