Temporary Mail Courier

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Economical and comprehensive healthcae

Robust retirement plans

Tuition and loan payment programs

Multiple paid leave options

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections is seeking a Temporary Mail Courier to support ballot processing. You will run USPS mail, load/unload ballot carts, and operate mail-opening machinery to ensure timely processing.

This seasonal role offers an $18.50 hourly wage, eligibility for overtime, and a $1,250 retention incentive for qualified workers. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and be willing to work varied hours during the election cycle.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be a registered voter in Arizona by hire.
• Valid Arizona driver's license by hire.
• Background screening required.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pushes/pulls postal carts and racks in mail room and vault areas.
• Completes postal runs to USPS.
• Picks up items from Runbeck Elections and drops off ballots for imaging.
• Operates mail-opening machinery for bulk openings during pre-tabulation.
• Assists with end-of-day mail room organization.

Skills

Postal experience

Driving experience

Warehouse experience

Election experience

Customer service

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 10/19/26

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Pay Range: Pay for this position is $18.50 hourly.

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

Hours may vary from part-time to full-time based on business needs.

Job Type: Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department: Elections

About the Position

As a Temporary Mail Courier, you would help facilitate the election process by making postal runs to retrieve mailed ballots and dropping off and picking up ballots to be scanned at the vendor. In addition, our Temporary Mail Courier loads and unloads ballot carts at vendor and MCTEC facilities and operates mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened and processed.

Temporary Election Workers who meet the eligibility requirements can earn a one-time $1,250 retention incentive. Don’t miss your opportunity to qualify!

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 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

Requirements

We Require this position requires a high school diploma or GED.

• Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• May be required to use a County vehicle, which would require a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and attendance in Maricopa County’s Defensive Driving Course
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

We Also Value:

• One or more years of postal experience
• One or more years of professional driving experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience

Job Contributions

• Pushes and pulls baker racks that weigh up to 150 pounds and postal cages weighing up to 250 pounds around the mail room, pre-tabulation processing staging area, or secured ballot vault
• Completes postal runs to the United States Postal Service (USPS)
• Picks up printed items from Runbeck Elections and drops off ballots for imaging to initiate the signature verification process
• Stands for a long period while utilizing electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to pre-tabulation ballot processing
• Assists with end-of-day clean-up and mail room organization

Working Conditions

Full-time/Temporary/Overtime/Holiday hours are mandatory during the election cycle. Requires the use of a County vehicle to travel within Maricopa County. Requires the ability to review small fonts on hard copy, to stand for extended periods, to walk on an inclined surface, the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, pivoting a minimum of up to 20 pounds, the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of up to 20 pounds and carry it up to 450 feet, the ability to reach overhead and lift a minimum of up to 20 pounds, the ability to push/pull a minimum of up to 250 pounds for up to 450 feet, and to work in close proximity to others. Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times. Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors in potentially high temperatures and may expose the employee to dust particles and loud noise. All operations will be conducted under livestream cameras and in the presence of political observers. Must not engage in any political discussion during the election. Requires the use of: A mail opening machine, Mail trays, Pallet jack and electric pallet jack, Carts, Baker racks, Postal cages.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile. Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

Benefits and Compensation

• economical and comprehensive healthcare options
• robust retirement plans
• tuition and loan payment programs
• multiple paid leave options

Why Join Us

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!