Election Support Technician

Frederick County Government, Maryland; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick County Government is seeking individuals to support the Board of Elections in a part‑time, non‑exempt role. Work ranges from 20–40 hours weekly with mornings 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and many weekends, through December 2026.

Duties include packing polling supplies, preparing voting equipment, assisting with training, ballot handling, office clerical tasks, and public inquiries. Qualifications require being at least 18, registered Maryland voters, data entry

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years
• Work experience in computer use, with effective data entry skills
• Registered voter in the state of Maryland
• May not be a candidate for any Maryland public or party office, nor be actively involved in a campaign
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Help pack polling place supplies
• Prepare voting equipment
• Assist with Election Judge training
• Procure ballots from the Official Ballot Drop Boxes
• Assist with the 5 Early Voting Center operations
• Support Election Day polling places
• Process mail-in and provisional ballots in electronic system
• Participate in voter outreach events
• Perform various clerical duties including filing, copying, scanning, editing, mailing projects, sorting and triaging mail, delivering to other departments

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Discretion

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Non-exempt; part-time position working part-time and full-time now through December 2026; 20-40 hours per week; varied schedule; Monday – Friday and most weekends; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; no-benefits

This position performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the Board of Elections office operations, assisting as the workload increases between now and the Gubernatorial Primary and the General Election. Supervision is received from the Director of Elections.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Essential Duties And Job Responsibilities

• Help pack polling place supplies
• Prepare voting equipment
• Assist with Election Judge training
• Procure ballots from the Official Ballot Drop Boxes
• Assist with the 5 Early Voting Center operations
• Support Election Day polling places
• Process mail-in and provisional ballots in electronic system
• Participate in voter outreach events
• Perform various clerical duties necessary (filing, copying, scanning, editing, preparing mailing projects, sorting and triaging mail, delivering to other departments, etc.)
• Perform reception duties from visits, calls, and email; provide timely and accurate information and assistance regarding inquiries
• Other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Qualifications And Requirements

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Minimum age 18 years
• Work experience in computer use, with effective data entry skills
• Registered voter in the state of Maryland
• May not be a candidate for any Maryland public or party office, nor be actively involved in a campaign
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Drivers privileges
• Ability to follow written instructions to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Basic clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math and financial functions
• Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies and the general public

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and walk; and frequently drive
• While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors and outdoors

Additional Information / Examination Process

• Available for varied working schedule to accommodate office needs, including evening and weekend hours

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may Include)

• An evaluation of training and experience
• Related office skills testing
• One or more interviews
• A pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County Board of Elections

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to [e-mail]

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation

The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement now and pay taxes later by contributing a portion of their salaries pre-tax to the plan. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

01

Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, your application may not be considered further.

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 18 years old?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have work experience in computer use, with effective data entry skills?

• Yes
• No

05

Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed. NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further.

06

Are you a registered voter in the state of Maryland?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a candidate for any Maryland public or party office, or actively involved in a campaign?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question