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... to Clerk's Elections Division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers, and abstracts. * Assist Elections with electronic pollbooks, and ...

... to Clerk's Elections Division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers, and abstracts. * Assist Elections with electronic pollbooks, and ...

... to Clerk's Elections Division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers, and abstracts. * Assist Elections with electronic pollbooks, and ...

... to Clerk's Elections Division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers, and abstracts. * Assist Elections with electronic pollbooks, and ...

Job Type Election Workers (Seasonal) Department Elections About the Position As a Temporary Mail Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ...

Job Type Election Workers (Seasonal) Department Elections About the Position As a Temporary Mail Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ...

As a Temporary Recruiter, you will play a key role in recruiting and hiring election workers to ... Schedules training for poll workers and election staff each election cycle * Supports other ...

Job Type Election Workers (Seasonal) Department Elections About the Position As a Temporary Mail Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ...

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As a Temporary Recruiter, you will play a key role in recruiting and hiring election workers to ... Schedules training for poll workers and election staff each election cycle * Supports other ...

Possess a clear understanding of the roles of Election Day personnel, including Judges of Election, Majority and Minority Inspectors, Clerks, Machine Operators, Student Poll Workers, Elected and ...

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How much do temporary election poll clerk jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary election poll clerk in the United States is $37,603.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $38,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Election Poll Clerk vs Election Official?

AspectTemporary Election Poll ClerkElection Official
CredentialsMinimal, often training providedMay require additional certifications or training
Work EnvironmentPoll sites during electionsBroader roles, including overseeing polling stations
Employer & IndustryElection boards, government agenciesElection boards, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding temporary poll workUnderstanding election roles and responsibilities

Temporary Election Poll Clerks assist at polling stations during elections, focusing on voter check-in and ballot distribution. Election Officials may have broader responsibilities, including overseeing election procedures and managing poll workers. The main difference lies in scope and responsibilities, with Poll Clerks serving temporarily during election days and Election Officials holding more comprehensive roles.

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ELECTION ASSISTANT

Riley County, KS

Manhattan, KS • On-site

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Description

Job Title: ELECTION ASSISTANT

Department: Clerk Department Division: Clerk's Office-Elections

Reports To: Election Manager

Pay Range: TASND Status: Part-Time (As Needed-1000hrs) 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: To provide clerical assistance and operational support throughout election cycles to Clerk's Elections Division.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers, and abstracts.
  • Assist Elections with electronic pollbooks, and other Election equipment.  
  • Assist Elections in training for Supervisor Judges or other poll workers as needed.
  • Assist with voter registration and motor voter registration.
  • Answer telephone and relay accurate messages within the department, and to the general public.
  • Operate office equipment for data entry, scanning, indexing, filing, photocopying, and facsimile.
  • Assist in opening and closing polling places.
  • Assist in testing and securing election equipment.
  • Greet and disseminate information to the public as instructed.
  • Assist taxpayers in completing various election forms.
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements

Requirements:

Education: Knowledge of the election process, voting equipment and ELVIS, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license required.

Experience: Experience working in an office, proficient in excel preferred.

Skills: Knowledge of modern office practices, business English, spelling and math. Knowledge of modern office equipment. Proficient, above average computer skills desirable. The ability to perform basic mathematical computations and follow both written and oral instructions. The ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. 


Physical Demands: The physical demands represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift/pushes/pulls 50+lbs, frequently lifts up of 25-50lbs and constant lift up to 25lbs. The employee may be asked to do basement work while assisting with elections. This could mean exposure heat, dust and/or humidity. During election season, longer hours may be required.


Work Environment: The work environment characteristics represent those encountered while performing this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to perform the essential functions.


The employee is exposed to normal noise level. The employee may also be exposed to tense and sometimes confrontational situations while assisting with customers or voters during an election.  


The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.


The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.