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Election Official

Sun Prairie, WI · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

Seasonal Employment Job Number: 2022-22 Department: Administrative Services Opening Date: 01/31 ... Election Officials ensure that our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted. Starting Pay ...

Must be able to lead small groups of election officials and workers in training. Must be available ... The pay is $20.00 per hour. This is a Temporary/Seasonal position. Work Environment & Other ...

Per the Georgia Election Law, the City of Suwanee is required to have Spanish speaking poll officials. Please indicate on your application if you fluently speak Spanish or any other language. General ...

Per the Georgia Election Law, the City of Suwanee is required to have Spanish speaking poll officials. Please indicate on your application if you fluently speak Spanish or any other language. General ...

Per the Georgia Election Law, the City of Suwanee is required to have Spanish speaking poll officials. Please indicate on your application if you fluently speak Spanish or any other language. General ...

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What is the difference between Seasonal Election Official vs Poll Worker?

AspectSeasonal Election OfficialPoll Worker
CredentialsTypically requires election training, basic voter registration knowledgeRequires election training, voter registration procedures
Work EnvironmentElection offices, polling sites during electionsPolling stations on election day
Employer & IndustryGovernment election offices, local/state election boardsLocal government, election boards

Both roles involve supporting elections, but Seasonal Election Officials often have broader responsibilities, including administrative tasks, while Poll Workers primarily assist at polling stations. Both require election training and are vital for smooth election operations.

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Election Official

City of Sun Prairie, WI

Sun Prairie, WI • On-site

$16 - $21/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Salary: $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : 300 E Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI
Job Type: Seasonal Employment
Job Number: 2022-22
Department: Administrative Services
Opening Date: 01/31/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
The City of Sun Prairie, WI (pop 33,966) is looking for Election Officials (formerly called Poll Workers) to facilitate the right to vote and maintain order at the polls on Election Day. Election Officials ensure that our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted.
Starting Pay
Election Official - $16/hr
Election Office Assistant - $18/hr
Certified Election Official - $18/hr
Chief Inspector - $21/hr
Essential Job Functions
  • Assist in greeting voters and establish they are at the correct voting location
  • Ensure voters have the correct documents to register to vote and receive their ballot
  • Set up the polling place
  • Register voters and check in voters that are already registered
  • Issue ballots
  • Process absentee ballots
  • Monitor election equipment
  • Tally write-in votes
  • Open and close the polls
  • Provide a positive voting experience for all voters

Requirements of Work
  • Be an eligible voter in Dane County (an adult U.S. citizen who has resided in Dane County for at least 10 days, and not disqualified from voting)
  • Be comfortable with using a computer
  • Must not currently be on probation, parole, or supervision for a felony conviction
  • Ability to attend training prior to each election
  • Ability to effectively work well with multicultural populations
  • Pay close attention to detail
  • Speak, read, write, and understand English
  • Be capable of performing each task at the polling place
  • Work well with others
  • Perform duties in a non-partisan manner
  • Abide by state and federal election laws
  • Never engage in electioneering at the polling place
  • Treat all voters, Election Officials, and Clerk's Office employees with respect
  • Be free from the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while at the polls
WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time
  • Work is performed under general office conditions
  • May periodically lift, push, and move equipment and boxes weighing up to 20 pounds from floor to table

The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or
No benefits are offered for this position.