Election Worker

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs is seeking an Election Worker for a seasonal, in-office position at 30 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Hours may reach up to 40 per week and extend to 2:00 a.m.

on election night; employment lasts about 1 month and includes standard benefits under state/federal law. Responsibilities include collecting ballots, auditing with software, resolving discrepancies, and preparing ballots for tabulation while adhering to all applicable election laws and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an election worker/judge.
• Must be a registered voter in Colorado.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Collect ballots from drop-off locations with accurate audit logs.
• Sort, scan, signature review, and discrepancy resolution of ballots with audit logs.
• Remove ballots from envelopes and prepare for tabulation with audit logs.
• Abide by City, County, State, and Federal election laws and procedures.
• Assist in auditing processes and participate in training on procedures.

Skills

Election worker experience

Colorado registered voter

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Colorado registered voter

Job description

Election Worker - (Seasonal Position)

About the Job: In this position you will support the Colorado Springs' City Clerk's Office during the election process.

Job Type:Seasonal

Work Schedule:Hours worked may include up to 40 hours per week and as late as 2:00 a.m. on election night. This position requires in office presence. Employment will be limited to approximately 1 month.

Work Location:30 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association). Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

This job posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

Essential Job Functions

The basic job duties and and functionality of the position are at the discretion of the City Clerk but could involve any of the following:

• Collecting ballots from drop off locations throughout the City with accurate completion of activity logs.
• Sorting, scanning, signature review, and discrepancy resolution of ballots utilizing election related software computer-based programs with accurate completion of audit logs.
• Removing ballots from envelopes with identification and resolution of damaged ballots or discrepancies which would otherwise hinder the counting process, and preparation of ballots for tabulation with accurate completion of audit logs.
• Individuals will be required to abide by all City, County, State, and Federal election laws, rules, and regulations by following processes outlined in the City's standard operating procedures; maintains awareness of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists staffed employees in the auditing process as needed.
• Participates in training to further understand procedures and regulations in the election process.

• High school diploma or GED
• Be a registered voter in the state of Colorado
• Be at least 18 years of age

• Previous experience as an election worker/judge.

Candidates and family members of a candidate by blood, marriage or civil union in the second degree are not eligible to apply.

Please contact City Recruiting at [e-mail] for any questions about this position.