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Riley County, KS

ELECTION ASSISTANT

Manhattan, KS

ELECTION ASSISTANT Department: Clerk Department Division: Clerk's Office-Elections Reports To: Election Manager Pay Range: TASND Status: Part-Time (As Needed-1000hrs) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position ...

Riley County

ELECTION ASSISTANT

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$15/hr

ELECTION ASSISTANT Department: Clerk Department Division: Clerk's Office-Elections Reports To: Election Manager Pay Range: TASND Status: Part-Time (As Needed-1000hrs) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position ...

County of Riley

ELECTION ASSISTANT

Manhattan, KS · On-site

ELECTION ASSISTANT Department: Clerk Department Division: Clerk's Office-Elections Reports To: Election Manager Pay Range: TASND Status: Part-Time (As Needed-1000hrs) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position ...

City of Los Angeles

Election Assistant IV

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$45K - $61K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Neighborhood Council Election Assistant works to support EmpowerLA with awareness and engagement of the Neighborhood Council System and the Neighborhood Council elections through ...

City of Los Angeles

Election Assistant IV

New York, NY · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

POSITION SUMMARY The Neighborhood Council Election Assistant works to support EmpowerLA with awareness and engagement of the Neighborhood Council System and the Neighborhood Council elections through ...

County of Riley

Election Day Worker

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Escort voters to voting machines, and retrieve ballot for the voter * Assist voter when needed * Set-up polling place the morning of the Election * Assist in closing the polling place at the end of ...

Riley County, KS

Election Day Worker

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Escort voters to voting machines, and retrieve ballot for the voter * Assist voter when needed * Set-up polling place the morning of the Election * Assist in closing the polling place at the end of ...

Riley County

Election Day Worker

Manhattan, KS

$15.75 - $21/hr

Escort voters to voting machines, and retrieve ballot for the voter * Assist voter when needed * Set-up polling place the morning of the Election * Assist in closing the polling place at the end of ...

Riley County

Election Day Worker

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Escort voters to voting machines, and retrieve ballot for the voter * Assist voter when needed * Set-up polling place the morning of the Election * Assist in closing the polling place at the end of ...

Riley County

Election Day Worker

Manhattan, KS

$15.75 - $21/hr

Escort voters to voting machines, and retrieve ballot for the voter * Assist voter when needed * Set-up polling place the morning of the Election * Assist in closing the polling place at the end of ...

Riley County

Election Day Worker

Manhattan, KS · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Escort voters to voting machines, and retrieve ballot for the voter * Assist voter when needed * Set-up polling place the morning of the Election * Assist in closing the polling place at the end of ...

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What is an election assistant?

An Election Assistant supports the administration of elections by assisting with voter registration, processing ballots, setting up polling stations, and providing information to voters. They may also help with clerical tasks, data entry, and election security measures. This role is typically temporary and requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an election assistant?

To thrive as an Election Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of election procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic poll books, ballot tabulation machines, and voter registration software is commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you interact effectively with voters, colleagues, and supervisors. These competencies are essential to ensure election processes run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with legal regulations.

What are the typical work hours and environment for an election assistant during an election cycle?

Election Assistants often work extended or irregular hours during the lead-up to and on election days, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends. The work environment is typically a combination of office settings for preparatory tasks and polling locations for on-site voter assistance. Collaboration with other election staff and precinct officials is central to the role, and duties can involve setting up equipment, verifying voter eligibility, and troubleshooting issues. While the schedule can be demanding during elections, this role offers valuable experience in the public sector and provides opportunities to participate in the democratic process.

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ELECTION ASSISTANT

Riley County, KS

Manhattan, KS

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description

Job Title: ELECTION ASSISTANT

Department: Clerk Department Division: Clerk's Office-Elections

Reports To: Election Manager

Pay Range: TASND Status: Part-Time (As Needed-1000hrs) 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: To provide clerical assistance and operational support throughout election cycles to Clerk's Elections Division.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers, and abstracts.
  • Assist Elections with electronic pollbooks, and other Election equipment.  
  • Assist Elections in training for Supervisor Judges or other poll workers as needed.
  • Assist with voter registration and motor voter registration.
  • Answer telephone and relay accurate messages within the department, and to the general public.
  • Operate office equipment for data entry, scanning, indexing, filing, photocopying, and facsimile.
  • Assist in opening and closing polling places.
  • Assist in testing and securing election equipment.
  • Greet and disseminate information to the public as instructed.
  • Assist taxpayers in completing various election forms.
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements

Requirements:

Education: Knowledge of the election process, voting equipment and ELVIS, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license required.

Experience: Experience working in an office, proficient in excel preferred.

Skills: Knowledge of modern office practices, business English, spelling and math. Knowledge of modern office equipment. Proficient, above average computer skills desirable. The ability to perform basic mathematical computations and follow both written and oral instructions. The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. 


Physical Demands: The physical demands represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift/pushes/pulls 50+lbs, frequently lifts up of 25-50lbs and constant lift up to 25lbs. The employee may be asked to do basement work while assisting with elections. This could mean exposure heat, dust and/or humidity. During election season, longer hours may be required.


Work Environment: The work environment characteristics represent those encountered while performing this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to perform the essential functions.


The employee is exposed to normal noise level. The employee may also be exposed to tense and sometimes confrontational situations while assisting with customers or voters during an election.  


The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.


The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


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