Election Worker

Williams County; Williston (ND); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Williams County seeks an Election Worker for the 2026 General Elections to support polling operations and voter services. The role is temporary and involves assisting voters, handling electronic poll books, and ensuring accurate ballot processing.

Responsibilities include equipment monitoring, absentee processing, data entry, and preparing polling locations. Training sessions are Oct 28 (rural) or Oct 29 (ARC and Fairgrounds); Election Day is Nov 3, 2026, from 7am–9pm.

Formación

• Must be a qualified voter or qualify as a Student Poll Clerk (16+).
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsabilidades

• Assist voters with questions and direct issues to election officials.
• Review and update data on electronic poll books.
• Enter and verify voter identification; produce voter receipts.
• Cross-check receipt numbers with ballot numbers.
• Monitor voting equipment and assist with Express Vote usage.
• Process absentee ballot applications and envelopes.
• Complete required training and assist with polling place setup/takedown.
• Clean and sanitize voting materials and high-traffic areas.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Herramientas

iPad

Computer

Scanner

Copier

Printer

Descripción del empleo

The Election Worker is a temporary position that performs various duties necessary to support the administration of the 2026 General Elections.

Training dates: October 28 (Rural locations) and October 29 ( ARC and Fairgrounds)

Election workers are required to attend 1 of the training sessions above.

Election day: Tuesday November 3,/2026 - hours are from 7am to 9pm (approximate completion time)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Specific job duties will be assigned based on the needs of the Auditor's Office. Examples of potential job duties include:

• Assist voters with questions and direct issues to election officials
• Review and update data on electronic poll books
• Enter and verify voter identification; produce voter receipts
• Cross-check receipt numbers with ballot numbers
• Monitor the use of voting equipment; assist with the use of Express Vote (assistive voting machine)
• Examine and process absentee return envelopes and ballots
• Process absentee ballot applications
• Complete required training
• Clean and sanitize voting materials, equipment, supplies, and high-traffic areas
• Assist with the setup and takedown of the polling place

• Must be a qualified voter OR qualify as a Student Poll Clerk (16 years or older, United States citizen at the time of the election, residing in the precinct at least 30 days prior to the election, and be in good standing as a student)
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Ability to follow directions, including strict rules and regulations
• Basic use of office equipment, including iPad, computer, scanner, copier, and printer
• Ability to read maps
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Ability to perform duties involving walking, standing, and/or sitting for long periods
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as stuffing envelopes, sorting, and filing

Applicant must NOT be related to a candidate in the election (self, husband, wife, father, mother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother, or sister, whether by birth or marriage

Compensation: $20.00/hour