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City of Farmington, MN

Election Judge

Farmington, MN · On-site

$13.50 - $15/hr

Temporary Job Number: 2025034 Department: Administration Opening Date: 01/23/2026 Closing Date ... Provide professional, courteous, and respectful service * Assist voters, regardless of race, color ...

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Election Protection Intern

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$18.40/hr

Fall (September - December 2026) Status: Part-time Temporary (up to 25 hours per week) Reports to ... RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist team with implementing plans to advance bipartisan democracy reform;

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Election Protection Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

Fall (September - December 2026) Status: Part-time Temporary (up to 25 hours per week) Reports to ... RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist team with implementing plans to advance bipartisan democracy reform;

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What are some common challenges faced by Temporary Election Assistants during election periods?

Temporary Election Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of voters in a short timeframe, ensuring accuracy when handling sensitive voting materials, and adapting to rapidly changing procedures or technology. They must remain calm under pressure, maintain strict attention to detail, and provide clear instructions to voters. Effective teamwork and strong communication with supervisors and fellow staff are crucial for resolving issues quickly and maintaining a smooth voting process.

What are Temporary Election Assistants?

Temporary Election Assistants are short-term employees hired by government election offices to help with the administration of elections. Their duties may include assisting voters, processing ballots, setting up polling locations, and answering questions from the public. They play an important role in ensuring the election process runs smoothly, efficiently, and fairly. These positions typically last for the duration of the election period and may require training beforehand. Temporary Election Assistants must adhere to strict guidelines to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temporary Election Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Election Assistant, you need attention to detail, organizational skills, and a basic understanding of election processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with voter registration databases, ballot scanning equipment, and office software such as Microsoft Office is typically required. Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork skills help you interact effectively with voters and colleagues. These skills ensure the accurate, efficient, and fair administration of election procedures, which is critical for maintaining trust in the electoral process.

What is the difference between Temporary Election Assistant vs Election Clerk?

AspectTemporary Election AssistantElection Clerk
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some positions may require basic trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; often requires additional election-related training
Work EnvironmentPoll sites, election offices, temporary assignments during electionsElection offices, polling stations, administrative settings
Employer & IndustryGovernment election departments, local/state agenciesGovernment election departments, local/state agencies
Common Search/ComparisonTemporary Election AssistantElection Clerk

The Temporary Election Assistant typically supports election activities on a short-term basis, focusing on poll worker duties and voter assistance. Election Clerks often have more administrative responsibilities, including managing voter registration and maintaining election records. Both roles are essential in election processes but differ mainly in scope and duration of employment.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Election Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.
Election Clerk - Temporary

Election Clerk - Temporary

Forsyth County (NC)

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

$15/hr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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General Statement of Duties Join the Board of Elections Department as an Elections Clerk. This is a great opportunity for someone with elections experience and/or office administration background to administer elections in a major jurisdiction and to be a part of an organization that promotes innovation and modernizing elections administration. This is a temporary position to assist with the upcoming election.

This position will assist the Board of Election's staff with daily office procedures providing accurate information to the public; processing, sorting, collecting, and distributing income mail; scan, review, file, and data entry voter registration forms, absentee request forms and various election documents; assist with campaign finance administrative tasks; assist with poll worker training administrative tasks; assist with preparing supplies for the voting sites, voting machine set-up, and laptop set-up; travel to an assigned geographical area to provide on-site support or transport supplies/equipment; and collaborate with team members on various projects. Hours of work are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but must be available to work overtime including evenings and weekends. Hours and dates are subject to change during early voting.

Special Requirements Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a more stringent criminal background check per N.C.G.S. 163-27.2(f): "A county board of elections shall require a criminal history record check of all current or prospective employees of the county board of elections, as defined in G.S. 163-37.1(a)(1), who have or will have access to the statewide computerized voter registration system maintained under G.S

163-82.11 and for any additional position or function as the State Board may designate. Distinguishing Features A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Considerable knowledge of the use, application, and operation of personal computer hardware and software. Effective verbal and written communication skills

Communicate with others tactfully and courteously over the telephone and in-person. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, counties, and the public. Maintain an effective and efficient workflow in order to perform in an accurate and timely manner following guidelines pursuant to NC election laws.

Minimum Education and Experience High School diploma or GED and two years of election experience. Must maintain a valid NC Driver's License. A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities If you are selected for this position, your duties would include the following: Answering incoming phone calls and provide early voting and election related information to voters and poll workers. Scanning, reviewing, filing, and data entry of voter registration forms and various election documents. Assist with campaign finance administrative tasks.

Assist with poll worker training administrative tasks. Assist with preparing supplies for the voting sites, voting machine set up and laptop set up. Assist with processing, sorting, collecting and distributing incoming mail.

Traveling to an assigned geographical area to provide on-site support or transport supplies/equipment.

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