Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Floater

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

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections is seeking Election Workers (Seasonal) to support ballot processing and data entry. As a Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center floater, you may serve as Adjudicator, Inspector, or Operator, aiding with setup, testing, and potential recounts.

You must be a registered voter in Arizona by hire time, with a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Overtime may be required during election cycles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be a registered voter in Arizona by time of hire.
• Must be an Independent or Party Not Designated registered voter.
• Background screening required.
• Overtime may be required during the election cycle.
• Legible penmanship required.

Responsibilities

• Performs Tabulation Room tasks and is cross-trained in all areas of the Tabulation Room; remains flexible to fill in where needed.
• Collaborates in teams of two, representing different political affiliations, to assess a voter’s intent or provide guidance.
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation of ballot processing.
• Stands throughout the assignment, moving between teams to provide guidance.
• Organizes bundles of ballots to feed into tabulators or scanners by sorting, stacking, and straightening bundles.
• Lifts up to 50-pound ballot trays from racks to the tabulation machine.
• Assists with setting up and testing equipment for the Vote Centers.
• Supports other divisions within Elections or the Recorder’s Office with daily operations as assigned.

Skills

General office experience

Moderate computer use

Election experience

Customer service experience

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Proprietary elections software

Tabulation scanners

Mouse and keyboard

Job description

Posting Date

08/25/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $18 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

About the Position

As a Temporary Ballot Tabulation Center (BTC) Floater, you facilitate the election process by organizing and processing ballots, providing guidance, and performing data entry. This position serves as a BTC Adjudicator, BTC Inspector, or BTC Operator, as needed, and assists with other assigned tasks. Floaters may also be asked to help with equipment setup and testing. If there is a recount, all floaters are asked to return after the election to assist with it.

About Us

Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States! Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

We Require

This position requires a high school diploma or GED.

Other Requirements

• Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by time of hire
• Must be an Independent or Party Not Designated registered voter
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary
• Must have legible penmanship

We Also Value

• One or more years of general office experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Performs all Tabulation Room tasks and is cross-trained in all areas of the Tabulation Room; remains flexible on a daily basis to fill in where needed
• Collaborates in teams of two, each representing different political affiliations, to assess a voter’s intent (e.g., Republican and Democrat)or assists teams when they are unsure about a voter’s intent by providing guidance and clarification
• Maintains accurate and legible documentation of ballot processing
• Stands throughout the assignment, moving between teams as necessary to provide guidance
• Organizes bundles of ballots to feed into tabulators or scanners by sorting, stacking, and straightening bundles
• Lifts up to 50-pound ballot trays from racks to the tabulation machine
• Assists with setting up and testing equipment for the Vote Centers
• Assists other divisions within Elections or the Recorder’s Office with daily operations and additional job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Holidays/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires upper extremity repetitive motion, the ability to review small fonts on hard copy or computer screen, the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 50 pounds, and carry it for 100 feet, and the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• All operations will be conducted under Livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers
• Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times
• Must not engage in any political discussions

Requires the use of:

• Proprietary elections-related software
• Tabulation scanners
• Mouse and keyboard
• Microsoft Office products

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.