Election Ballot Processing Clerk — Temp

Kelly; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch on site

Job summary

Kelly is seeking reliable Clerical Associates to assist with ballot processing, document verification, and tabulation for a major international labor union election. You will work in an organized office setting under supervision with union representatives and election monitors on site. Paid on-the-job training is provided.

The project runs October 5–9 with two shift options and on-site meals, requiring strict adherence to site guidelines and a professional, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical experience in data entry, document processing, mailroom operations, or customer service.
• Comfortable using computers and basic database entry tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with manual paperwork.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to all project days.
• Professional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Open, sort, and inspect envelopes and returned election materials.
• Extract, review, and prepare paper ballots for processing.
• Scan documents and enter verified election data into computer systems.
• Check voter eligibility, cross-reference rosters, and verify batch counts.
• Assist with official ballot tabulation beginning October 6.
• Package, box, seal, and catalog materials during final breakdown on October 9.
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody, accuracy, and operational confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Punctuality

Professional communication

Tools

Database entry tools

Job description

Kelly is seeking reliable Clerical Associates to assist with ballot processing, document verification, and tabulation for a major international labor union election. You will work in an organized office setting under supervision with union representatives and election monitors on site. Paid on-the-job training is provided.

The project runs October 5–9 with two shift options and on-site meals, requiring strict adherence to site guidelines and a professional, team-oriented approach.