Elections Seasonal - Voter Registration Assistant Location Snohomish County, WA : Description Would you like to serve your community, have fun and get paid? Do you have a flexible schedule and are looking for a short term job opportunity? Do you enjoy meeting new people and interacting with the community? We have the perfect job for you! Snohomish County Elections is looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Voter Registration Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. *Applications may also be used to create eligibility lists for additional 2024 elections. Voter Registration Assistants accurately perform repetitive, high volume data entry, telephone and in-person customer service, register voters and assist voters, and various clerical tasks relating to voter registration and election ballots. There are multiple opportunities, various time frames, and various work locations. Please read the s carefully, fully answer all application questions and select your first and second choice assignment. The date range and hours of work are dependent upon volume of work. Flexibility is key as some days you may work very few hours and other days you may work very long hours. In addition, the length of the assignment can vary due to many factors. The election cycle can be unpredictable! Notice: If you are retired, please ensure that your retirement benefits will not be adversely affected if you accept seasonal employment with Snohomish County Elections. BASIC FUNCTION OF A VOTER REGISTRATION ASSISTANT Accurately perform repetitive, high volume data entry, telephone and in-person customer service and various clerical tasks pertaining to voter registration and election ballots. Voter Registration Assistants work in an office environment and at Accessible Voting Sites. Job Duties STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Follows applicable federal, state and local election laws and county elections division policies and procedures. Accesses and accurately updates the Voter Registration Database. Processes voter registration forms and online work queues correctly and efficiently. Assists in-person, phone or email customers with voter registration and election questions. Prepares materials for mailing. Processes voter file orders. Maintains appropriate audit logs and ballot security processes. Compares scanned ballot envelope signatures to voter's registration signature (if assigned). Assists in opening and closing remote Accessible Voting Sites (if assigned). Delivers election materials to remote Accessible Voting Sites (if assigned). Provides in-person assistance to voters at remote Accessible Voting Sites (if assigned). Voter Registration Assistant 4+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE Voter Registration Assistants provide customer service to voters at the main county campus. Assistants accept voted ballots, register voters and provide ballots for voters. Work location: 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett 98201 Required Dates: February 26th through March 15th (tentatively), Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Includes mandatory, paid training. Special Hours/Dates: March 9th: Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm March 11th: Monday 8:30am to 6:00pm March 12th: Election Day - 8:30am to 8:15pm Accessible Voting Site Assistant 12+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE Accessible Voting Site Assistants provide customer service to voters at one of three Accessible Voting Sites in Snohomish County. Assistants accept voted ballots, register voters and provide ballots for voters. Assistants are assigned to an Accessible Voting Site and must have reliable transportation to and from the voting site. Accessible Voting Site Essential Duties 1. Accesses the Voter Registration Database. 2. Opens and closes the Accessible Voting Site daily. 3. Provides assistance to Accessible Voting Site voters. 4. Delivers election materials prior to opening and after closing each day (if assigned). Work Locations (will be assigned): Snohomish County Campus Medallion Inn & Suites Homage Senior Center 3000 Rockefeller Avenue 16710 Smokey Point Blvd. 5026 196th St SW Everett, WA 98201 Arlington, WA 98223 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Required Dates: March 8th: Mandatory, paid training 9:00am to 1:00pm March 9th: 10:00am - 4:00pm March 11th: 8:30am to 6:00pm March 12th: 8:30am to 8:00pm Phone Bank Assistant 6+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE Phone Bank Assistant Essential Duties 1. Answer questions from the general public about voter registration and elections from a prepared script. 2. Access VoteWA; a statewide voter registration database. 3. Complete data entry on voter records. 4. Assist in other areas of voter registration as needed. Work Location: Jackson House: 1818 Pacific Ave, Everett, WA 98201 Required Dates: February 23rd through March 15th (tentatively), Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Includes mandatory, paid training. Special Hours/Dates: March 9th: Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm March 11th: Monday 8:30am to 6:00pm March 12th: Election Day - 8:30am to 8:15pm Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of office experience to include basic computer skills and data entry. One (1) year of experience in customer service. Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent, and available during specific election periods. Must pass a criminal background check. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ONLY IF ASSIGNED TO AN ACCESSIBLE VOTING SITE If assigned to an Accessible Voting Site to provide voter registration services, you must have a valid Washington State driver's license. If using a personal vehicle, proof of current registration and insurance must be provided, be able to accommodate a passenger and transport three (3) ballot tubs that measure 15" X 27.5" X 18.5" each. Additional Information KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: office practices and procedures basic computer and database skills customer service techniques and practices rules of grammar, spelling, punctuation and word usage basic arithmetic Microsoft Office applications Ability to: learn, retain and follow detailed, complex instructions follow oral and written procedures communicate effectively orally and in writing establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors and peers exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned duties maintain necessary records assist the public in a tactful and courteous manner exhibit positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work habits work under pressure with strict deadlines utilize standard and specialized office equipment enter high volumes of data accurately perform data verification and make SUPERVISION The employee in this position receives supervision from the Voter Registration Lead, other Election area leads, the Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager. The employee is responsible for the quantity and accuracy of the work produced and work is reviewed to ensure conformance with policies, procedures and election laws. WORKING CONDITIONS High productivity work environment. Work hours may vary and are dependent on election timelines, voter registration volume and the volume of ballots. Work hours may include weekends, holidays and extended hours per day. Work location may vary and include Accessible Voting Sites located in various parts of Snohomish County. Work requires sitting for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, and kneeling, ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds repetitively, and the use of push/pull carts and/or hand trucks. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice
