ELECTIONS OUTREACH COORDINATOR (Extra-Help)

Fresno County; California (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Fresno County invites applications for the Elections Outreach Coordinator (Extra-Help) to support vote center operations, supply setup, and voter information services during elections. The position may involve training workers and translating information for the public.

Incumbents are hired on a temporary, hourly basis during peak election periods (March–June and September–November) and may work flexible hours, including long Election Day shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as Elections Worker or Precinct Officer for at least two elections (OPTION 1).
• One year of supervisory experience in a customer service setting (OPTION 2).
• Bilingual proficiency may substitute required experience per CA Elections Code.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Vote Center equipment.
• Assist with preparation of supplies for Vote Center setup and storage.
• Operate office equipment used in voter registration and election activities.
• Train and coordinate Elections Workers and volunteers.
• Translate voting information, orally or in writing, to serve the public.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Bilingual proficiency

Driver's license

Job description

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

The Fresno County Clerk - Elections Office invites applications for the position of Elections Outreach Coordinator (Extra-Help). Incumbents will troubleshoot Vote Center equipment; assist with the preparation of supplies for set‑up and storage at a Vote Center; operate modern office equipment used in voter registration and election activities; and perform related work as required. Additionally, incumbents may train and coordinate the work of Elections Workers and volunteers and may translate voting information, orally or in writing, to serve the public.

The County Clerk - Elections Office temporarily employes Elections Outreach Coordinators specifically during election periods to assist with the increased workload that occurs during an election. Election periods can run March through June and September through November.

Applicants must be willing and able to work from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm October 31, 2026, through November 2, 2026, and 6:00 am to 10:00 pm or later on November 3, 2026 (Election Day).

Note: This classification is an extra-help (temporary) classification. Incumbents are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status and serve at the will of the department head. Permanent County employees are not eligible for extra-help employment.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

• OPTION 1: Experience: Paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Elections Worker or Precinct Officer for at least two (2) elections.
• OPTION 2: Experience: One (1) year of supervisory experience in a customer service setting.
• Substitution: Bilingual proficiency in a language identified by the California Secretary of State, as mandated by California Elections Code Sections 12303 and 14201, may be substituted for the required experience. Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to one or more of these languages related to the specific need. Languages under these sections include: Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Tagalog, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Punjabi, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
• License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent, may be required.
• Note: Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 12302, an Elections Outreach Coordinator assigned to be a member of a precinct board as an inspector must be a registered voter of the state. Therefore, candidates must be eligible to register to vote or be a registered voter in the State of California prior to appointment.

The following information is in addition to the options listed above:

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • A valid driver's license number.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Should a recruitment be open on a continuous basis, eligibles shall be certified in the order they are received not to exceed the maximum certification the department is entitled to.

The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Patrice Sisco