Election Judge

City of Bloomington, MN; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off after 6 months

PERA pension for eligible part-time

Job summary

The City of Bloomington, MN seeks election judges for the August 11, 2026 Primary and November 3, 2026 General Election. Election judges administer procedures at polling places and support accurate vote counting while serving their community.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, Minnesota voting eligibility or student election judge status, English fluency, and no conflicts with candidates. Training is provided; positions are seasonal and non-exempt with limited benefits.

Qualifications

• United States citizen
• Eligible to vote in Minnesota (or serving as student election judge)
• Read, write and speak English clearly
• Not a relative of another election judge in the same precinct, or a candidate on the ballot
• Not a candidate in that election, or live with any candidate on the ballot
• Attend election judge training (approximately three hours)
• Work at all election judge stations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Treat all voters with respect
• Pay attention to detail
• Be proficient in math as well as organized
• Follow direction given by the head judge

Responsibilities

• Arrive at polling place at the assigned time
• Be courteous and respectful to all voters regardless of race, physical challenge or English language proficiency
• Read the Election Judge Guide prior to Election Day and participate in the Election Judge Training
• Be responsible for the security of election equipment and supplies
• Complete all election documentation accurately and completely
• Support and report immediately to the Head Judge any malfunction or possible tampering of voting equipment, unusual or suspicious behavior occurring in the polling room or any other event or occurrence that may threaten the accurate gathering or sanctity of the vote
• Abstain from making personal and political opinion comments while serving as an election judge

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

Organizational skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Following instructions

Job description

Primary Objective

The City of Bloomington is hiring election judges for the August 11, 2026, Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, General Election. Election judges play a critical role in our democracy. As an election judge, you are responsible for administering election procedures at the polling place. This is a great opportunity to serve your community and learn about the election process.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions.
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly.

Examples of Duties

To Ensure Fair And Honest Election Results, If Selected To Serve As An Election Judge, I Will Adhere To The Following

• Arrive at my polling place at the assigned time.
• Be courteous and respectful to all voters regardless of race, physical challenge or efficiency in the English language.
• Read the Election Judge Guide prior to Election Day and participate in the Election Judge Training.
• Be responsible for the security of election equipment and supplies.
• Complete all election documentation accurately and completely.
• Support and report immediately to the Head Judge any malfunction or possible tampering of voting equipment, unusual or suspicious behavior occurring in the polling room or any other event or occurrence that may threaten the accurate gathering or sanctity of the vote.
• Abstain from making personal and political opinion comments while serving as an election judge.

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Are a United States citizen
• Are eligible to vote in Minnesota (or are serving as a student election judge)
• Are able to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Are not a relative (spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, stepsibling) of another election judge in the same precinct, or a candidate on the ballot
• Is not a candidate in that election, or live with (either permanently or temporarily) any candidate on the ballot

Bloomington Qualifications

• Attend election judge training (approximately three hours)
• Work at all of the election judge stations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Treat all voters with respect
• Pay attention to detail
• Be proficient in math as well as organized
• Follow direction given by the head judge

Supervision Of Others

Assistant Head Election Judges supervise regular Election Judges.

Anticipated Hiring Range

2026 Full Salary Range: $14.00 – $17.00 Hourly

Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Ongoing Part-Time Employees

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligible for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal Employees

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.