Vote Center Assistant

Description

Boulder County Clerk and Recorders Office is seeking to hire a Vote Center Assistant. The Elections Vote Center Assistant must be committed to supporting the success of Vote Center Operations projects while working with a large, diverse group of people. They must also be committed to practicing our values of adaptability, service, equity and inclusion, and alignment. The ideal candidate has a desire to serve the public, can learn new systems quickly, can follow standard operating procedures, is able to set clear goals and prioritize tasks, has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and is competent in MS Office (Outlook and Excel). This is a fast-paced job in a dynamic environment, and it is vital for the candidate to enjoy working within a team while also being adept at flowing with changes.

This is an hourly, non-benefited position that will work 15-60 hours per week, Monday through Thursday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. It is unnegotiable that some Fridays, evenings, and weekend work will be required during peak election periods. This position will start in August 2025 and work a flexible hourly schedule through November 2025 to support the 2025 election. During peak election periods, the hours will be full time with required overtime hours; pre-and post-election hours will vary (15-20 hours during non-peak period). A successful election season and good team dynamics may open possibilities of this position being extended into the 2026 election year, when the Elections Division will run the June Statewide Primary Election and the November General Election. This position will work primarily out of 1750 33rd St., Boulder, Colorado and travel throughout the county will be required. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $22.44 Hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

First Round Interviews: July 14th

Reference Check: July 15th

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

Assists in the hiring and training of temporary election workers in accordance with state, county and Clerk and Recorder policies including administering computer placement testing

Maintains the schedule for temporary workers during training and Vote Center open times, including initiating and answering phone calls and emails, and updating information on the worker management platform

Tests equipment and assists with the setup of Vote Centers

Assists in the daily review and organization of materials returned from Vote Centers

Answers questions and troubleshoot issues in multiple group chats to support Vote Centers during open time

Drives to locations throughout the County to perform site visits and support day-to-day functions of Vote Centers

Oversees election judges during daily review of in-person ballots

Performs data entry tasks to maintain proper compliance and record keeping

Performs related work, as required

May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record

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BACKGROUND CHECK:

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with no instances of fraud or election fraud

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Be a clear and effective communicator, especially over the phone and by email

Understand the impact of communication and how best to present it

Able to write clearly and effectively

Be concise, accurate and intentional

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel)

Able to handle a challenging and changing environment with a positive attitude

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.