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About the Position

It's election season, and we need your help! Election season is a crucial time for accuracy and expediency. If you want to be a part of one of the most important government tasks by using your exemplary administrative and recruiting skills, this position is for you! As a Temporary Recruiter, you will assist with recruiting poll workers to ensure staffing requests are fulfilled and that staffing is in place to support the 2026 election cycles.

Maricopa County Elections is looking to hire Temporary Recruiters for our Recruitment Office located in Mesa, Arizona. Apply Today! Temporary Election Workers who meet eligibility requirements can earn a $1,250 One-Time Retention Incentive. Don't miss your opportunity to qualify!

About Us

As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, Maricopa County Elections serves more than 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties in Administration, Recruitment, Human Resources, Elections, or a similar environment
• High school diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for therequired experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work irregular hours and shifts based on departmental needs
• Must have an Arizona state driver's license by the time of hire
• Must be proficient in using computers and navigating Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)

We Also Value

• Proficiency in professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Three years of experience with administrative and clerical procedures, such as managing files and records
• One year of experience supporting election activities
• One year of experience with Recruitment efforts
• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Job Contributions

• Conducts phone interviews
• Handles incoming and outgoing communications, in telecommunication and electronic media
• Interacts inside the Board Worker Software System by confirming voter registration and updating poll worker records to ensure data is accurate and up to date
• Reviews and processes applications or Get-Involved inquiries
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and various in-house specialized programs
• Schedules training for poll workers

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Weekends/Overtime is mandatory during the election cycle
• Work primarily occurs in a business office setting, is high-volume and fast-paced, and requires the ability to manage multiple screens, in a small font, while taking incoming calls
• This work is primarily sedentary for extended periods
• You must be able to collaborate with peers in a team-oriented environment and conduct work independently
• Requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to waist and push/pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Requires the ability to travel to the Downtown Phoenix (MCTEC) office on Election Day and other locations on an as-needed basis
• Telework is not available at this time
• Must not engage in any political discussion

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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