Job Summary
Election Services Clerk
TeemaGroup
Contract
In-Office | phoenix, AZ, United States
Job Summary:
The Arizona Secretary of Stateโs Office Initiative Internship Program provides students who are interested in public service the opportunity to spend 5 weeks (June 29, 2026, to July 31, 2026) working with the Elections Division. including weekends, the 4th of July holiday and overtime
The Elections Division is looking for students who want to learn about election administration and support the initiative review process leading up to the 2026 election.
As a summer intern with the Elections Division, interns will observe how state government functions and attend trainings related to election
administration. Interns will learn how to research state statutes and the requirements of Arizonaโs initiative process. Interns will contribute to the
team by reviewing initiative petition sheets and complying with statutory requirements.
Students or recent graduates interested in public service and witnessing democracy in action are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
โข Knowledge of basic office professionalism
โข Basic knowledge of policy, government, public administration, or law
โข Skill in active listening
โข Skill in critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to approach problems
โข Skill in working effectively with a team
โข Skill in basic computer navigation
โข Ability to be extremely detail-oriented
โข Ability to adapt to changes in processes or responsibilities
โข Ability to initiate and follow-through with tasks
โข Ability to remain objective and nonpartisan while serving as an intern under the Secretary of State
โข Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
โข Ability to stand for long periods of time
Selective Preference(s):
โข Coursework in public policy, public administration, government or law is preferred
โข Demonstrated interest in public service
Pre-Employment Requirements:
โข Must be enrolled at, or a graduate of, a university, community college, or technical school. Graduating high school seniors and high school juniors may also apply. (Proof of enrollment or degree will be required upon hire.) requirement is preferred
โข Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
โข Must be able to participate full-time from June 29, 2026, to July 31, 2026, including weekends, the 4th of July holiday and overtime. No part-time positions available.
โข Must be at least 16 years old