Election Clerk 2/3 (Anchorage)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Elections, State of Alaska, is hiring multiple Temporary Election Clerk 2/3 positions in the Anchorage Region 2 Office. These are full-time, temporary roles running through mid-November and not eligible for health insurance or PERS, but participate in SBS as an alternative to Social Security contributions.

The role involves receptionist duties, providing information on voter registrations, poll locations, and the absentee voting process, plus extensive data entry with high

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; thorough when performing work and conscientious about accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide full receptionist duties including telephone coverage and greeting the public.
• Inform the public about voter registrations, polling locations, candidates, absentee voting, and related information both orally and in writing.
• Perform extensive data entry with high accuracy (voter registration input and absentee ballots).
• Positions range 10 or 12, depending on qualifications.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Word processing

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Division of Elections is now accepting applications for multiple Temporary Election Clerk 2/3 positions in the Anchorage Region 2 Office. These are full-time, temporary roles running through mid-November. While these positions are not eligible for health insurance or PERS, they do participate in the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) as an alternative to Social Security contributions. Please note that overtime will be required during the peak election season.

What you will be doing:

As a Temporary Election Clerk, the incumbent will be responsible for performing a full range of receptionist duties including providing telephone coverage and greeting the public. In addition, this position provides information to the public concerning voter registrations, polling locations, candidates, the absentee voting process, and other related information both orally and in writing. This position is responsible for extensive data entry functions with a high degree of accuracy, including voter registration input and absentee ballots. These positions are range 10 or 12, depending on qualifications.

We are looking to hire someone with the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and calendar software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook), and the use of computer systems in an office environment.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail; thorough when performing work and conscientious about the importance of accuracy.

The benefits of joining our team:

This position provides meaningful work in support of our mission and offers the opportunity to work alongside an elite team of hardworking individuals. This regional office is a tight knit family, which expands every other year with the election schedule. The work is exciting and varied and you will be part of a fun and dedicated team, providing an essential service to Alaskans.

High school graduate or equivalent.

The incumbent must have a valid Alaska Driver's License and be registered to vote.

EEO Statement:

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Cherilynn Stone

Region II Election Supervisor

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