Election Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $14.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN
Job Type: Temporary Seasonal
Job Number: 2026-00038
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NU
Primary Objective
The City of Bloomington is hiring election judges for the August 11, 2026, Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, General Election. Election judges play a critical role in our democracy. As an election judge, you are responsible for administering election procedures at the polling place. This is a great opportunity to serve your community and learn about the election process.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions.
• Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly.

Examples of Duties
To ensure fair and honest election results, if selected to serve as an election judge, I will adhere to the following:

• Arrive at my polling place at the assigned time.
• Be courteous and respectful to all voters regardless of race, physical challenge or efficiency in the English language.
• Read the Election Judge Guide prior to Election Day and participate in the Election Judge Training.
• Be responsible for the security of election equipment and supplies.
• Complete all election documentation accurately and completely.
• Support and report immediately to the Head Judge any malfunction or possible tampering of voting equipment, unusual or suspicious behavior occurring in the polling room or any other event or occurrence that may threaten the accurate gathering or sanctity of the vote.
• Abstain from making personal and political opinion comments while serving as an election judge.

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Are a United States citizen
• Are eligible to vote in Minnesota (or are serving as a student election judge)
• Are able to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Are not a relative (spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, stepsibling) of another election judge in the same precinct, or a candidate on the ballot
• Is not a candidate in that election, or live with (either permanently or temporarily) any candidate on the ballot

BLOOMINGTON QUALIFICATIONS

• Attend election judge training (approximately three hours)
• Work at all of the election judge stations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Treat all voters with respect
• Pay attention to detail
• Be proficient in math as well as organized
• Follow direction given by the head judge

Supplemental Information
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
Assistant Head Election Judges supervise regular Election Judges.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $14.00 - $17.00 Hourly
2026 Full Salary Range: $14.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.
Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.
01
The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you.The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process.If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission.The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview.Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02
I understand that the city will send correspondence via email, and I will need to check my spam and junk email folders periodically. I also understand that the city will not send communication until 6-8 weeks prior to Election Day.

• Yes
• No

03
The rate of pay for the election judge position is $14.00 per hour. The rate of pay for head judge is $17.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this wage?

• Yes
• No

04
Did you serve as an election judge for the City of Bloomington in either 2023, 2024 and/or 2025?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you available to serve during the August 11, 2026, Primary Election? Please select all shifts you are available to work.

• 6:00 a.m. - close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.)
• 6:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. - close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.)
• I am not available to work on August 11

06
Are you available to serve during the November 3, 2026, General Election? Please select all shifts you are available to work.

• 6:00 a.m. - close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.)
• 6:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
• 2:00 p.m. - close of polls (this could be until 10:00 p.m.)
• I am not available to work on November 3

07
Please indicate your party affiliation. Please note that this is private information, except that it may be shared with other election judges serving in your precinct.

• Democratic Farmer Labor Party
• Republican Party
• Not Affiliated

08
Please indicate your preferred assignment location. Your selections will be taken into consideration when polling place assignments are made, but we cannot guarantee you will serve in your chosen location(s). You must select at least three locations.

• P - 1: Atonement Lutheran Church - 601 East Shakopee Road
• P - 2: Grace Covenant Church - 10201 Nicollet Avenue South
• P - 3: St. Luke's Lutheran Church - 1701 West Old Shakopee Road
• P - 4: Oak Grove Presbyterian Church - 2200 West Old Shakopee Road
• P - 5: Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - 10715 Zenith Avenue South
• P - 6: Mount Hope Lutheran Church - 3601 West Old Shakopee Road
• P - 7: Crosspoint Church - 9801 France Avenue South
• P - 8: Bloomington Covenant Church - 10150 Xerxes Avenue South
• P - 9: Transfiguration Lutheran Church - 11000 France Avenue South
• P - 10: Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center - 11411 Masonic Home Drive
• P - 11: Normandale Hylands United Methodist Church - 9920 Normandale Boulevard South
• P - 12: Community of the Cross Lutheran Church - 10701 Bloomington Ferry Road
• P - 13: Founders Ridge - 6600 Auto Club Road (formerly Bethany)
• P - 14: Bloomington Lutheran School - 10600 Bloomington Ferry Road
• P - 15: Hyland Visitor's Center - 10145 Bush Lake Road
• P - 16: Peace Lutheran Church - 8600 East Bush Lake Road
• P - 17: Westwood Community Church - 6301 Cecilia Circle
• P - 18: St. Stephen Lutheran Church - 8400 France Avenue
• P - 19: Church of St. Edward's - 9401 Nesbitt Avenue South
• P - 20: St. Michael's Lutheran Church - 9201 Normandale Boulevard
• P - 21: Southtown Baptist Church - 2600 West 82nd Street
• P - 22: Bloomington City Hall - 1800 West Old Shakopee Road
• P - 23: Christ the King Lutheran Church - 8600 Fremont Avenue South
• P - 24: Oxboro Evangelical Free Church - 9431 Nicollet Avenue South
• P - 25: Bloomington Lutheran Church - 9350 Portland Avenue South
• P - 26: St. Bonaventure Catholic Church - 901 East 90th Street
• P - 27: Unity South Church - 7950 1st Avenue South
• P - 28: Portland Avenue United Methodist Church - 8000 Portland Avenue South
• P - 29: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge - 3815 American Boulevard East

09
Please check all the boxes that apply to you. Please note that in order to be selected you must able to select all of the boxes Is there a method to require them to select all in order to submit?

• I am a United States Citizen
• I am eligible to vote in Minnesota (or are serving as a student election judge)
• I am able to read, write, and speak English
• I do not live with, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot
• I am not a candidate in the election

10
Do you have a relative applying to serve as an election judge in Bloomington, MN?

• Yes
• No

11
If you responded "yes" to having a relative applying to serve as an election judge in Bloomington, MN, please list your relative's name and relation to you. If you do not have a relative, indicate N/A.
12
Do you need a certification letter to provide to your employer as proof of service election day?

• Yes
• No

13
Are you interested in serving as a Head Judge? There will be two Head Judges per precinct. You must have previous Election Judge experience and be able to work from 6:00 a.m. - closing of the polls.

• Yes, I am interested in the position
• No, I am not interest in the position

14
Are you serving as a Student Election Judge (either age 16 or 17)?

• Yes, I am a student
• No, I am not a student

15
This question is to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please check the statement below which best describes your current Veteran's status:

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

Required Question