Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Work with greater purpose

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections is seeking Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I to assist in pre-tabulation of ballots for the November General Election. You will work in a bipartisan team to prepare incoming early ballots, with an anticipated October start date and flexible hours based on election needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to pass a background check, and willingness to work mandatory overtime during election cycles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows detailed step-by-step instructions to ensure work is auditable and process compliant.
• Verifies that ballots and affidavits are in balance and correspond to the entries.
• Identifies and documents discrepancies between affidavit and ballot codes for each packet.
• Prepares basic chain-of-custody paperwork for ballots delivered to the Ballot Tabulation Center.
• May support other divisions as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills

Customer service

General office

Election experience

Moderate computer use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calculator

Job description

Posting Date

10/05/26

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. Hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time hours based on business needs.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

About The Position

As a Temporary Pre-Tabulation Ballot Processor I, you will assist in facilitating the pre-tabulation ballot processing for Maricopa County Elections. Working as part of a bipartisan team, you will accurately prepare incoming early ballots. This is a temporary position supporting the November General Election with an anticipated start date in October.

About Us

As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, Maricopa County Elections serves more than 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders as well as 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
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We Require

• Experience utilizing a calculator or similar device
• A high school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background screening
• Must be eligible to vote in Arizona
• Mandatory overtime during all election cycles

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 election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience

Job Contributions

• 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

Working Conditions

• Some work shift flexibility is needed based on operational needs
• The usual work schedule is set as 8 hours, Monday-Friday, but may require:
  • Working holidays/weekends
  • Occasionally working only 4 hours a day
  • Occasionally working up to 10 hours a day
  • May be asked to take occasional days off when business needs do not require full staffing
• This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods, to meet high-volume deadlines, the use of upper extremity repetitive motion, repetitive reading to compare affidavit packet codes with ballot codes, the ability to occasionally lift floor-to-shoulder or lower from shoulder-to-waist up to 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet, and the ability to occasionally push/pull up to 50 pounds for 200 feet
• Must not engage in any political discussion during the election
• Attendance and punctuality are critical

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

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.