Election Judge

City of Lincoln; Pine City (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Lincoln in Pine County, Minnesota seeks a certified election judge to serve on the absentee and mail ballot board during state and federal elections.

Hours vary: 2–32 hours per week, typically 1–3 days; shifts are weekday afternoons with longer hours on election dates. Mandatory training to become a certified election judge is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be registered to vote in Minnesota, or eligible to register to vote in Minnesota.
• Must complete training to become a certified election judge.

Responsibilities

• Review absentee and mail ballots for completion of statutorily required fields and accept or reject based on these requirements.
• Reconcile number of ballots by jurisdiction after ballot board meetings.
• Alphabetize absentee and mail ballot materials.
• Prepare accepted ballots for tabulation and tabulate the ballots.
• Complete all required summary statement data.

Skills

Communication

Website usage

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Performs basic work serving as a certified election judge serving on the absentee and mail ballot board during state and federal elections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

During the November 3, 2026 elections assist with:

• Reviews absentee and mail ballots for completion of statutorily required fields on returned ballots and accepts or rejects returned absentee and mail ballots based on these statutory requirements.
• Reconciles number ballots by jurisdiction after ballot board meetings.
• Alphabetizes absentee and mail ballot materials.
• Prepares the accepted ballots for tabulation and tabulates the ballots.
• Completes all required summary statement data.

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

• Service Period : Candidates must commit to working during the following date ranges: September 1 - November 13, 2026
• Weekly hours vary from 2 to 32 hours per week (typically 1–3 days per week) depending on voter turnout and workload.
• Shifts are generally scheduled on weekday afternoons (Monday–Friday), with longer evening hours required on designated election dates.
• Peak Availability Window:
  • Increased hours or additional shifts may be scheduled as needed during the final 18 days leading up to Election Day (mid-October through November 3) to support direct early balloting and extended statutory voting hours.
• Mandatory Training: Must attend required election judge certification and training sessions prior to service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be registered to vote in Minnesota, or eligible to register to vote in Minnesota
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training to become a certified election judge

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires expose to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working in high, precarious places and exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of County and department policies, practices and procedures; basic knowledge of election procedures; general ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; general knowledge of website and internet usage; ability to work a flexible schedule.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience and must be willing to receive election judge training to be a certified election judge and disclose political party affiliation as private data.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be registered to vote in Minnesota or have the ability to be registered to vote in Minnesota.

This is a part‑time temporary position. Benefits are limited. Position is not eligible for health, dental, or vision insurance. PERA retirement enrollment is subject to eligibility thresholds based on hours and earnings.

Pine County Personnel System

Classification: Election Judge

Pay Grade: Grade 1; $18.46/hr - $23.97/hr DOQ

Rating Method:

Election Judges are appointed in accordance with Minn. Stat. §204B.21 , which requires balanced party representation on each precinct's election board.

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer