Temporary Rov Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Alameda County's Temporary Assignment Pool (TAP) Unit and the Alameda County Registrar of Voters (ROV) are seeking temporary staff to support the upcoming November 3, 2026 - General Election.
NOTE: If you are currently an employee in the Temporary Assignment Pool with a classification of Administrative Support, you do NOT have to apply for this recruitment. Please email tapaps@acgov.org to express your interest. If you are currently on an assignment, you must complete your current assignment before you can be placed elsewhere.
Candidates who are fluent in English and one of the following languages are strongly encouraged to apply: Chinese, Hindi, Mongolian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
Note: The Registrar of Voters is currently hiring for ten (10) different roles to support the upcoming election. Please refer to the section labeled "The Assignments", for the details regarding fluency requirements for certain assignments. That section both describes the assignments and explains which languages are desired (or required) for some of the assignments.
APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit a complete Application and Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Resumes are optional; however, leaving the history blank on your application means your application is incomplete, and therefore it will not be accepted.
About the Alameda County Registrar of Voters
The mission of the Registrar of Voters (ROV) is to seek better ways to provide services and to encourage all eligible residents to exercise their right to vote; conduct elections in a fair, accurate and efficient manner; maintain a continuous professional level of service to the public; and develop new techniques to improve outreach services which acknowledge the diversity of Alameda County. All services provided by the ROV are mandated by the California Elections Code, the California Government Code, and the California Constitution. These mandated services include voter registration, voter outreach, candidate services, elections services, and vote by mail.
Click on the image below to see the exciting work performed by our Registrar of Voters' Team from November 2016!
Join Us and Make Every Vote Matter
"It may seem like just one day, but for us, it's so much more."
A look back at Election Day on November 8, 2016.
Experience the dedication, teamwork, and behind-the-scenes effort that made every vote count.
**MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY**
DESCRIPTION
THE POSITIONS
Candidates selected for any of the Registrar of Voters Temporary Assignments will be filled on a temporary and services-as-needed basis through the Alameda County TAP Program. Based on the needs of the election, other duties may be assigned in addition to the selected position. Assignments can end at any time. These positions are designated as a 75-hour classification.
THE ASSIGNMENTS
Note: All assignments are compensated at the hourly rate of $28.85 except for Classroom Instructors. The Classroom Instructor position is compensated at the hourly rate of $31.08.
Individuals selected for the following assignments are typically assigned to the René C. Davidson Courthouse location:
1. Adjudication - Reviews and verifies ballots that were challenged during the scanning process. Qualified applicants must have strong attention to detail for numerical filing, general clerical skills, basic computer knowledge, and ability to multi-task. Role requires ability to lift 15 pounds and the ability to sit for long periods of time. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
2. Data Entry - Heavy data entry and phones. Qualified applicants must have strong customer service, general clerical skills, ability to type 40 + words per minute, ability to lift 15 pounds, the ability to sit for long periods of time, and be fluent in English. Must have a valid CA Driver's License and ability to drive a County vehicle (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various County locations, preferred. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
3. Election Support - Review, proofread, and translate voting materials from English to one of the following languages: Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Qualified candidates MUST be bilingual; fluent in English AND one of the following languages (speak, read and write): Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese. Qualified candidates must pass a language assessment. Note: This role is eligible for bilingual pay. Additional skills needed include customer service, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, handle heavy phone volume, lift 15 pounds, and the ability to sit for long periods of time. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
4. Outreach - Travels to various locations throughout the County to perform outreach functions that include delivery and set up/takedown of outreach stations, voter registration, education on voting equipment and the recruitment of Election Workers. Local travel is required for this position. Must have a valid CA Driver's License and be able to drive County vehicles (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various County locations. Ability to lift 30 pounds. Proficient customer and telemarketing service experience as well as clerical and teaching experience desired. Requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Must be able to provide in-person, hands-on assistance on a regular basis, in various locations.
5. Recruiters - Recruit and assess bilingual Election Worker applicants and participate in outreach events. Heavy phones. Qualified applicants must have strong customer service skills, recruitment, telemarketing and data entry experience. Ability to lift 15 pounds, and the ability to sit for long periods of time. Bilingual candidates fluent in English AND one of the following languages, desired: Hindi, Mongolian, and Tagalog. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
6. Vote by Mail (VBM) Processors - Responsible for processing all Official Ballots that include pre-auditing, interfiling, and milling ballot envelopes. Qualified candidates must be able to lift 30 pounds, multi-task, have strong attention to detail for numerical filing, the ability to transport racks, large bins, sort oversized duffle bags, and stand for long periods of time. Must have a valid CA Driver's License and be able to drive County vehicles (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various County locations. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
7. Vote Count Room (VCR) - Responsible for scanning Official Ballots, printing, proofing and filing reports. Prepare voted ballots (staging, batching, scanning, boxing and filing). Qualified applicants must have strong attention to detail for numerical filing, ability to lift 30 pounds, perform manual labor and stand for long periods of time. Must have a valid CA Driver's License and be able to drive County vehicles (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various Alameda County locations. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
Individuals selected for the following assignments are typically assigned to the Registrar of Voters Warehouse location:
8. Classroom Assistant - Responsible for lead duties at a Vote Center. Tasks include delivery and set up/take down of classroom equipment/materials and assisting Classroom Instructors during Election Worker classes. Qualified applicants must possess excellent customer service skills, strong data entry skills, the ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform manual labor, lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Local travel is required for this position. Must have a valid CA Driver's License. Must be able to drive County vehicles (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various Alameda County locations. Must have own transportation. Must be fluent in English. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Basic computer knowledge is preferable.
9. Instructor - Instructors are responsible for conducting the training for other Instructors, Classroom Assistants and Election Workers. Provides support to the Lead Election Worker Trainer. Incumbents will be required to learn and then teach Vote Center procedures and equipment to Election Workers. This position also requires incumbents to follow the teaching guidelines of the Registrar of Voters and adhere to all requirements of the California Elections Code, the California Secretary of State, and the Department of Justice's laws/requirements. Experience in teaching, conducting training programs, or giving instructions is required. Qualified applicants must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English, possess excellent customer service skills, strong data entry skills, the ability to multi-task and have a strong attention to detail. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform manual labor, lift 25 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Local travel is required for this position. Must have a valid CA Driver's License and be able to drive County vehicles (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various Alameda County locations. Must have own transportation. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Basic computer knowledge is preferable.
10. Warehouse Logistics Support Clerk - Prepares, audits, dispatches, and distributes voting equipment, Vote Center supplies and Election Day emergency equipment. Provides logistical support for equipment/supplies. Qualified applicants must have the ability to perform manual labor, lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time. Must have attention to detail, customer service and general clerical experience. Must have a valid CA Driver's License. Must be able to drive County vehicles (VAN/SUV/CAR) to various Alameda County locations. Requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Basic computer skills preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be considered for any of the ROV assignments, applicants must meet the two (2) minimum qualifications outlined below:
1. The equivalent of six (6) months full-time clerical and/or logistics experience.
AND
2. A schedule that allows for availability to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with little to no notice.
Some assignments may require:
• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable vehicle to use
• Typing minimum (e.g., minimum 40 Words per Minute)
• The ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and one of the following languages: Chinese, Hindi, Mongolian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese
• Ability to lift (e.g., ability to lift 15, 25 or 30 pounds)
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Modern office practices and procedures.
• Word processing/computer applications and techniques (i.e., Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• Basic elements of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Numerical and alphabetical filing systems.
• Proper telephone etiquette and procedures.
Ability to:
• Interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Calculate basic mathematical problems.
• Adapt quickly to new work environments.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with people from a wide variety of ethnic and social backgrounds.
• Maintain electronic and/or physical files and databases.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Prepare clear, concise and complete reports
• Learn and apply newly acquired knowledge in areas related to the work.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements will be invited to attend a virtual presentation and complete a computer-based assessment, as applicable. Upon completion, candidates will be invited to interview with the Human Resource Services - TAP Unit. A subsequent interview with the Registrar of Voters (ROV) may follow. Candidates will be evaluated on their relevant work experience, assessment scores, interview, confirmed availability and ROV need. If selected, candidate will be placed in positions based on their evaluation and ROV's current needs.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please email the TAP Unit at: tapaps@acgov.org at the same time you submit your application. Unless your disability is readily apparent (for example, you use a wheelchair and need wheelchair-accessible spaces), Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to subs