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Election Worker - Office Assistant (Extra Help, Seasonal)

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Election Worker Office Assistants

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 4, 2025, Special Election. The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website. We are currently seeking dedicated and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into one of the following areas: BALLOT RETRIEVAL Have a valid CA driver's license and be able to drive county vehicles (cargo van/SUV/car) to various San Mateo County locations accompanied by a partner throughout the day (and evenings as necessary). Possess attention to detail and can perform ballot retrievals according to procedures. Able to lift 50 lbs. Retrieve voted ballots from Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes throughout San Mateo County. Deliver voted ballots to San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division. May also assist and deliver supplies to Vote Centers. Will also assist with Vote by Mail processing. VOTE BY MAIL Retrieving ballots from local post office. Driving a county van. Processing Vote by Mail ballots. Repetitive work. Operating ballot processing equipment. Should be able to lift 25lbs. Scanning and adjudicating ballots. Possess great attention to detail. Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, or Japanese is preferred in Customer Service/Phone Bank and Outreach Services but not required. The Election Worker Office Assistant is classified as an Office Assistant I. The starting hourly wage for this position starts at $23.72. This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra-help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.