Election Assistants

Missoula County; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Missoula County is seeking a part-time Election Assistant to support elections operations in Missoula, Montana. The role is on-site, with a regular/intermittent schedule and duties including preparing mailing materials, processing absentee ballots, and delivering supplies for election equipment.

The position requires HS graduation or GED and experience with basic clerical tasks and physical labor. A Montana driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS graduation or GED.
• Requires experience performing physical labor and basic clerical tasks.
• May require a valid Montana Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Copies and sorts materials, stuffs envelopes, prepares mailings for elections.
• Prepares and processes absentee and mail ballots.
• Delivers supplies, and assists with setting up election equipment.
• May drive a motor vehicle to run errands and deliver supplies.

Skills

Physical labor

Clerical tasks

Driver's license

Education

HS graduation or GED

Job description

Election Assistants

On Site

Missoula, Montana

Part time

R85

Join Missoula County in making a meaningful impact, where your work supports our vibrant community, promotes public service, and contributes to a better future for all.

Job Description:RATE OF PAY: $12.60 per hourSCHEDULE: Regular, intermittent scheduleDEPARTMENT: ElectionsBARGAINING UNIT: Non-Union, Personnel PlanCLOSING DATE: September 5, 2026 (You must apply before this date)

DEFINITION: Performs duties related to preparing for and processing elections. Special selection procedures exist for this position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Copies and sorts materials, stuffs envelopes, prepares mailings for general, primary, school, and special elections.
• Prepares and processes absentee and mail ballots.
• Delivers supplies, performs errands, and assists with physical duties to move and set up election equipment.

OTHER DUTIES:

• May be required to drive a motor vehicle to run errands and deliver supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires HS graduation or GED.
• Requires experience performing physical labor and basic clerical tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May Require a Valid Montana Driver's License. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

The work may require climbing ladders and intermittent strenuous physical activity over several days' time, including bending, carrying, and lifting heavy (up to 65 pounds) boxes.

Certain work assignments require use of motor vehicle to run errands, and pick‑up and deliver election supplies.

Additional Job Description:Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human ResourcesAs a Missoula County employee, you will be a part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.

Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or military status