Elections Assistant - Temporary

Sherburne County; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherburne County in Minnesota seeks an Elections Assistant to support election operations including absentee voting, ballot board duties, and equipment testing for the 2026 General Election.

This temporary, non-benefit-eligible position runs October 1, 2026 – November 4, 2026 and requires strong communication with voters. Training hours are paid; appointment is made by the County.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong communication skills when interacting with voters and staff.
• Basic math, data entry, and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day election operations in the Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office.
• Conduct testing and verification of election equipment.
• Assist with absentee and early voting processes, including ballot-board duties.
• Help with mailing tasks and handling voting materials.
• Support pre-election preparation leading up to the 2026 General Election.
• Assist with curbside voting, voter assistance, line control, and ballot-judge tasks.
• Follow Minnesota election laws and procedures and comply with training hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

English literacy

Communication

Voter interaction

Job description

The Elections Assistant works within the Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office to support election operations, including absentee voting, ballot board duties, election equipment testing, and general preparation for the 2026 General Election.

Estimated employment period: October 1, 2026 – November 4, 2026

This is a temporary, non-PERA, non-benefit-eligible position.

Assist the Elections Office with day-to-day election operations.

Conduct preliminary testing and verification of election equipment.

Assist with absentee and early voting processes, including ballot board duties, mailing tasks, and handling voting materials.

Support pre-election preparation leading up to the 2026 General Election.

Assist with curbside voting, voter assistance, line control, and ballot-judge tasks at the Sherburne County Government Center.

Follow all Minnesota election laws and procedures.

Declare a party affiliation or state that you are unaffiliated, as required by statute.

Work Schedule

Hours will vary based on election needs.

Typical availability may be required between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, or any day Sherburne County is open for early/absentee voting.

Must be able to work scheduled pre-election weekend hours:

• Saturday, October 24, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Sunday, November 1, 2026 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Be eligible to vote in Minnesota (U.S. citizen, age 18+, MN resident for 20 days).

Have completed any felony sentence and not be under guardianship with revoked voting rights.

Be appointed by Sherburne County.

Not be a candidate in the election.

Not be related to any candidate or to any election judge working the same shift in the same precinct.

Declare a party affiliation or state that you are unaffiliated.

Additional Requirements

• Be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism with voters.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Physical and emotional stamina.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math, data entry, and computer skills.

Training requirements to be met upon hire

• 2–4 hours of training depending on the election cycle.
• Complete required Election Judge training provided by the County, including online training modules.
• Additional in-person training provided during the assignment.
• All training hours are paid.

Candidates will be contacted September 17, 2026.