Office Clerk

Kelly; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunch on site

Job summary

Kelly is seeking reliable Clerical Associates to assist with ballot processing, document verification, and tabulation for a major international labor union election. You will work in an organized office setting under supervision with union representatives and election monitors on site. Paid on-the-job training is provided.

The project runs October 5–9 with two shift options and on-site meals, requiring strict adherence to site guidelines and a professional, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Prior clerical experience in data entry, document processing, mailroom operations, or customer service.
• Comfortable using computers and basic database entry tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with manual paperwork.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to all project days.
• Professional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Open, sort, and inspect envelopes and returned election materials.
• Extract, review, and prepare paper ballots for processing.
• Scan documents and enter verified election data into computer systems.
• Check voter eligibility, cross-reference rosters, and verify batch counts.
• Assist with official ballot tabulation beginning October 6.
• Package, box, seal, and catalog materials during final breakdown on October 9.
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody, accuracy, and operational confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Clerical experience

Data entry

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Punctuality

Professional communication

Tools

Database entry tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Clerical Associate

** Role Type:** Temporary / Short-Term Project Assignment
** Project Dates:** Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9

Kelly® is seeking reliable, detail-oriented Clerical Associates to assist with ballot processing, document verification, and tabulation for a major international labor union election.

You will work in an organized, collaborative office setting under direct supervision, with union representatives, candidates, and independent election monitors on site. Paid on-the-job training is provided.

Project Schedule & Shift Options

Candidates must be available for the duration of the project:

• ** Monday, October 5:** Paid project orientation & training.
• ** Tuesday, October 6 – Thursday, October 8:** Main processing days (choose one shift):
• * ** **1st Shift:**** 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • ** 2nd Shift:** 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Midnight)
• ** Friday, October 9:** Finalization, material breakdown, and project closeout

** Meals:**

• Catered lunch provided on site Tuesday, October 6 – Thursday, October 8.

** Key Responsibilities**

• Open, sort, and inspect envelopes and returned election materials.
• Extract, review, and prepare paper ballots for processing.
• Scan documents and enter verified election data into computer systems.
• Check voter eligibility, cross-reference rosters, and verify batch counts.
• Assist with official ballot tabulation beginning October 6.
• Package, box, seal, and catalog materials during final breakdown on October 9.
• Maintain strict chain-of-custody, accuracy, and operational confidentiality at all times.

** Qualifications**

• Prior experience in clerical work, data entry, document processing, mailroom operations, or customer service preferred.
• Comfortable using computers and basic database entry tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with manual paperwork.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Punctual, dependable, and committed to working all assigned project days.
• Professional communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Non-Negotiable Site Guidelines

Due to strict election integrity, audit standards, and facility rules, all workers must adhere to the following:

• ** Strictly Smoke-Free & Vape-Free:** The entire facility and property are 100% smoke-free. Candidates must be able to complete their full shift without tobacco or vape breaks.
• ** Strict Cell Phone Prohibition:** Personal cell phones and recording devices are strictly prohibited on the production/work floor. Secure storage areas are provided for personal belongings.
• ** Clean Floor Policy:** Absolutely no food, candy, or beverages (including bottled water) are permitted on the active production floor.
• ** Pet-Friendly Facility:** Two friendly, leashed dogs are present on site.

Company Description

A career in motion is how you'll thrive and prosper. We work with tons of companies across the nation, and with our strong connections, we'll help take your career forward. At Kelly, we've been transforming ourselves for a while now - constantly striving to reach our full potential, so we can help you maximize yours. We'll help you find what's next.

Company Description

A career in motion is how you'll thrive and prosper. We work with tons of companies across the nation, and with our strong connections, we'll help take your career forward. At Kelly, we've been transforming ourselves for a while now - constantly striving to reach our full potential, so we can help you maximize yours. We'll help you find what's next.