Temporary Spanish Language Ballot Proofing Clerk

Harris County; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harris County Elections is seeking a bilingual (Spanish–English) candidate to review election materials in Spanish, assist with ballot proofing, and help prepare ballot translations and IVR recordings. You will respond to inquiries from Spanish-speaking constituents and support the compliance team during high-volume election periods.

The position is temporary full-time in Houston, TX, with standard hours of 8:00 a.m.

Formación

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to learn and understand election terms.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Willing to travel to other locations as needed.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Review all election materials in Spanish for accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with ballot proofing including Logic & Accuracy Testing.
• Collaborate with coding team on ballot translations and IVR recordings.
• Provide language assistance to Spanish-speaking constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance and Elections Department.

Conocimientos

Bilingual in Spanish

MS Office

Fluent English and Spanish

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review all election-related materials; including, but not limited to, ballots, documents, forms, notices, brochures, posters, flyers, social media content, and press releases in Spanish.
• Assist with the ballot proofing process, including Logic & Accuracy Testing, to ensure translated materials are correct and consistent.
• Collaborate with the coding team in preparing ballot translations and assist in recording audio ballots and IVR (Interactive Voice Response) recordings.
• Provide language assistance to Spanish-speaking constituents, including responding to calls, inquiries, and requests for election-related information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance and Elections Department

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]

Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and write fluently in English and Spanish.
• Ability to learn and understand the general election terms.
• Must be able to work independently, under stress, and very tight deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Must be willing to travel to other locations required to participate or assist with projects.

NOTE

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time |Position End Date: 12/18/2026 | Extension through 2027 dependent on election cycles.
  • This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County–contracted agency..
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Includes some weekend and extended hours during peak election periods.

Salary:

• $20.00Hourly

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.

Location:

• Harris County Elections 15600 Morales Rd. Houston, TX 77032

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.