Temporary Recruiter

Maricopa; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa County Elections in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Temporary Recruiter to help recruit poll workers for the 2026 election cycles. The role supports staffing needs for in-office, field, and customer-facing activities, with on-site work requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in office administration, recruitment, or HR roles, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This is a temporary, high-demand assignment during election periods.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties in Administration, Recruitment, Human Resources, Elections, or a similar environment
• High School diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Must be proficient in using computers and navigating Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Three years of experience with administrative and clerical procedures, such as managing files and records
• One year of experience supporting election activities
• One year of experience with Recruitment efforts
• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Conducts phone interviews
• Handles incoming and outgoing communications, in telecommunication and electronic media
• Interacts inside the Board Worker Software System by confirming voter registration and updating poll worker records to ensure data is accurate and up to date
• Reviews and processes applications or Get-Involved inquiries
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and various in-house specialized programs
• Schedules training for poll workers each election cycle
• Supports other assigned election activities as directed during election cycles

Skills

Office administration

Recruitment

Human Resources

Election experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in HR/Business/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Pay for this position is $21/hr.

Job Type Temporary

About the Position

It's election season, and we need your help! Election season is a crucial time for accuracy and expediency. If you want to be a part of one of the most important government tasks by using your exemplary administrative and recruiting skills, this position is for you! As a Temporary Recruiter, you will assist with recruiting poll workers to ensure staffing requests are met and staffing levels are in place to support the 2026 election cycles. We're seeking to hire a Temporary Recruiter for our Recruitment Office located in Mesa, Arizona. This position requires the employee to work in the office, in the field, or in other customer-facing capacities for all hours worked.

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! Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ.

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

• Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties in Administration, Recruitment, Human Resources, Elections, or a similar environment
• High School diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for therequired experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• 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 pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work irregular hours and shifts based on departmental needs
• Must have an Arizona state driver’s license by the time of hire
• Must be proficient in using computers and navigating Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• We Also Value Proficiency in professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Three years of experience with administrative and clerical procedures, such as managing files and records
• One year of experience supporting election activities
• One year of experience with Recruitment efforts
• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Job Contributions

• Conducts phone interviews
• Handles incoming and outgoing communications, in telecommunication and electronic media
• Interacts inside the Board Worker Software System by confirming voter registration and updating poll worker records to ensure data is accurate and up to date
• Reviews and processes applications or Get-Involved inquiries
• Utilizes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and various in-house specialized programs
• Schedules training for poll workers each election cycle
• Supports other assigned election activities as directed during election cycles

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Weekend/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Work primarily occurs in a business office setting and is typically high-volume and fast-paced
• Requires the ability to manage multiple screens, in a small font, while taking incoming calls
• Requires the ability to perform sedentary work for extended periods, collaborate with peers in a team-oriented environment, conduct work independently, move/lift objects from floor to waist up to 25 pounds, and push/pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Travel to the downtown Phoenix facility (MCTEC) on Election Day, and other locations on an as-needed basis, is required
• Must not engage in any political discussion
• Telework is not available at this time.

Selection Procedure

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.

About Maricopa County

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.

Benefits

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

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! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!