Election Support Clerk — Part-Time

City of Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Marquette is seeking a Clerical Aide – Election Support to join the City Clerk’s office. The role focuses on clerical, secretarial, and records tasks with a special emphasis on election-related duties.

Work will be carried out independently with supervision from the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk. Key duties include assisting with election operations, absentee ballot processing, voter registration, and preparing election materials and equipment for elections.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
• Must respect and maintain the confidentiality of personal records.
• Familiarity with using email and internet.
• Skill in use of computers, as well as word processing, spreadsheets, and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Proficiency in filing alphabetically and numerically.
• Knowledge of the basic aspects of municipal elections and primaries in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the routine aspects of election operations and preparation.
• Assist in all aspects of processing absentee ballot applications and related materials.
• Assist in preparation of election equipment, absentee ballots and physical facilities in advance of elections.
• Assist in the voter registration process, both during and prior to election day, including voter registration drives.
• Assist in preparing and conducting post-election audits if required.
• Provide routine clerical support involving the accurate processing of election-related tasks.
• Compile and maintain inventory of election materials.
• Receive and route phone calls and assist customers by providing information for the City Clerk's office.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining files and records on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in the maintenance of various departmental databases.
• Assist City Clerk or staff with researching and compiling information.
• Maintain confidential files.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Written & oral communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Filing systems

Election knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Marquette is seeking a Clerical Aide – Election Support to join the City Clerk’s office. The role focuses on clerical, secretarial, and records tasks with a special emphasis on election-related duties.

Work will be carried out independently with supervision from the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk. Key duties include assisting with election operations, absentee ballot processing, voter registration, and preparing election materials and equipment for elections.