Seasonal Ballot Processing Clerk I (Temp)

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections is seeking a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I to assist with pre-tabulation of incoming early ballots. You will work as part of a bi-partisan team to accurately prepare ballots for counting at the Ballot Tabulation Center.

The role is seasonal, requires a high school diploma or GED, basic calculator skills, and demonstrated office experience. Overtime is mandatory during election cycles and background screening is required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Experience utilizing a calculator or similar device.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Follows detailed step-by-step instructions to ensure work is auditable and process compliant.
• Verifies that both the physical count of ballots and affidavits being processed are in balance and correspond to the written entries logged.
• Accurately identifies and documents any discrepancies between affidavit and ballot codes for each affidavit packet handled and ensures proper processing of damaged ballots for audit purposes.
• Prepares basic chain-of-custody paperwork for ballots delivered to the Ballot Tabulation Center.
• May provide support to other divisions as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Calculator usage

Office experience

Customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maricopa County Elections is seeking a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I to assist with pre-tabulation of incoming early ballots. You will work as part of a bi-partisan team to accurately prepare ballots for counting at the Ballot Tabulation Center.

The role is seasonal, requires a high school diploma or GED, basic calculator skills, and demonstrated office experience. Overtime is mandatory during election cycles and background screening is required prior to hire.