VOTING ASSISTANT

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities in Dearborn, MI seeks a part-time Voting Assistant to support election tasks, handle equipment and supplies, and assist voters at the City Clerk counter. The role runs up to nine months a year on an intermittent schedule aligned with elections.

Candidates should follow written and spoken instructions, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Basic computer knowledge and courteous customer service are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive medium size vehicles.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 40 pounds).
• Ability to climb ladders up to 3 feet.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public and employees.
• Some work experience in packing and assembling supplies.
• Some knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Perform election tasks including conveyance and recovery of voting equipment and supplies.
• Work up to nine months a year on an intermittent basis as elections occur.
• Possibly assist at the City Clerk counter and with related duties.

Skills

Follow instructions

Valid driver’s license

Physical strength

Ladder work

Customer interface

Packing & assembling supplies

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Computers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Dearborn Administrative Center - Dearborn, MI 48126

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $18.00 Hourly

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years

SPECIAL NOTE: Work prior to and shortly after major elections

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

A Voting Assistant performs Election tasks that include the conveyance and recovery of voting equipment and supplies utilized in federal, state, and local elections held within the City of Dearborn. The employee could work up to nine months a year on an intermittent basis and is scheduled as elections occur. In addition, the employee may perform related work as required, such as customer interface at the City Clerk counter.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive medium size vehicles.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy objects. (Must be able to lift up to 40-pounds)
• Ability to occasionally climb and work while on a ladder up to 3 feet.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other employees.
• Some work experience in packing and assembling supplies.
• Some knowledge of computers

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY SPECAL REQUIREMENTS:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of drug screen and a criminal history check (including sex offender registry if applicable).