Ballot Courier Coordinator

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ballot Courier Coordinator supervises the preparation, deployment, scheduling, pick-ups, and audits of all ballot drop box operations. This position will manage training and supervision of temporary ballot and mail couriers.

A high level of organizational skills and attention to detail is required. The Maricopa County Recorder's Office offers tuition reimbursement, strong work‑life balance, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a warehouse or delivery operation
• High School diploma or GED
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provides direction, training, and work review of 30+ temporary mail and ballot courier workers
• Assigns routes and schedules for daily pick-ups
• Inspects completion of work and maintains all Chain of Custody documentation
• Establishes and monitors ballot custody transfer processes
• Audits all temporary workers' timecards
• Ensures that all courier teams are bipartisan
• Assists other Early Voting division teams, including the Warehouse, Sig Ver, and other areas as needed

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date 08/14/26

Application Deadline 08/25/26

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.25 - $28.13 hourly

Full Pay Range: $23.25 - $33.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified

Department Recorder

About the Position

The Ballot Courier Coordinator supervises the preparation, deployment, scheduling, pick-ups, and audits of all ballot drop box operations. This position will manage all training and supervision of temporary ballot and mail couriers. This position requires a high level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

About Us

The Maricopa County Recorder's Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering over elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains the permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and a variety of other important documents. Our office serves over 2.5 million registered voters as well as 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County. The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Two (2) years of experience in a warehouse or delivery operation
• High School diploma or GED
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

Other Requirements

• Must complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification
• Must successfully complete a background screening
• Must be eligible to vote in Arizona
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona Driver's License
• Mandatory overtime during all election cycles

We Also Value

• Experience practicing situational leadership concepts
• Experience with Election processes and procedures

Job Contributions

• Provides direction, training, and work review of 30+ temporary mail and ballot courier workers
• Assigns routes and schedules for daily pick-ups
• Inspects completion of work and maintains all Chain of Custody documentation
• Establishes and monitors ballot custody transfer processes
• Audits all temporary workers' timecards
• Ensures that all courier teams are bipartisan
• Assists other Early Voting division teams, including the Warehouse, Sig Ver, and other areas as needed

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 40 pounds and carry for 100 feet, and to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds for 200 feet
• Work is typically performed outdoors in high temperatures or indoors in a warehouse setting
• Use of a pallet jack, box truck, and Microsoft Office products will be required

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

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

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 [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.