Election Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Riley County, KS; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Riley County Clerk's Office in Manhattan, KS seeks an Election Assistant to provide clerical and operational support during election cycles. This part-time, as-needed role assists with voter registration, poll worker processing, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include data entry, answering inquiries, and training precinct staff as needed, with potential for longer hours during elections. Proficiency with Excel and office practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the election process, voting equipment and ELVIS, preferred.
• Experience in an office environment; proficiency with Excel preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Elections with spreadsheets, daily balancing, processing poll workers and abstracts.
• Support electronic pollbooks and other election equipment.
• Train Supervisor Judges or other poll workers as needed.
• Assist with voter registration and motor voter registration.
• Answer phones and relay messages within the department and to the public.
• Operate office equipment for data entry, scanning, indexing, filing, photocopying.
• Open and close polling places; test and secure equipment.
• Greet the public and disseminate information as instructed.
• Assist taxpayers with completing election forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Office software

Communication

Education

Election process knowledge

Tools

ELVIS

Electronic pollbooks

Job description

Riley County Clerk's Office in Manhattan, KS seeks an Election Assistant to provide clerical and operational support during election cycles. This part-time, as-needed role assists with voter registration, poll worker processing, and equipment operation.

Responsibilities include data entry, answering inquiries, and training precinct staff as needed, with potential for longer hours during elections. Proficiency with Excel and office practices is preferred.