Elections Assistant - Temporary

Big Lake Chamber; Elk River, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherburne County is seeking an Elections Assistant to support election operations for the 2026 General Election in Elk River, MN. The temporary, non-PERA position includes tasks such as testing equipment, assisting with absentee voting, and ballot board duties.

Employment period runs Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026. Work hours vary with election needs; weekends and pre-election periods may require extended hours. Candidates must meet state eligibility and residency requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Follow all Minnesota election laws and procedures.
• Declare a party affiliation or state that you are unaffiliated, as required by statute.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Basic math

Job description

Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River 55330-1692, MN

JOB TYPE

Seasonal

JOB NUMBER

2026-01752

DEPARTMENT

Auditor/Treasurer

OPENING DATE

09/08/2026

CLOSING DATE

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.)

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

Candidates will be contacted September 17, 2026.

Employer

Address

Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Center Drive NW
Elk River, Minnesota, 55330-1692