Temporary Office Assistant

Story County, IA; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Story County is seeking a temporary data entry clerk to support voter registration and absentee ballot processing.

Responsibilities include data entry, preparing ballot packets, scanning documents, and assisting with in-person absentee voting as needed. High school diploma and basic computer skills required; prior election experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with data entry tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Enter data for processing Voter Registration.
• Enter data for processing Absentee Ballot Requests.
• Prepare Ballot Packets for mailing and scanning of documents.
• Process In-Person Absentee Voters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Office skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Performs computer data entry of voter registration and absentee ballots, equipment testing, ballot maintenance, and filing.

Start Date: October 5, 2026

End Date: Dictated by workload following Election Day

Typical hours are 9:00 - AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with possible work on Saturdays

• Enter data for processing Voter Registration
• Enter data for processing Absentee Ballot Requests
• Preparing Ballot Packets for mailing
• Scanning of Documents
• Processing In-Person Absentee Voters
• Other duties as assigned

High School Graduate or equivalent. General computer skills, organizational office skills, and attention to detail. Previous election experience is preferred, but not necessary.

E-VERIFY PROCESS:

Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov