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? Snohomish County Elections may have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for hard working, team oriented, dedicated people with flexible schedules to serve as Elections Assistants. We need energetic, responsible, reliable people to support the administration of the upcoming August Primary Election. *Applications may also be used to create eligibility lists for 2024 Presidential Election.
There are multiple opportunities, various time frames, and various work locations. Please read the job descriptions carefully, fully answer all application questions and select your first and second choice assignment.
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.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
BASIC FUNCTION OF AN ELECTION ASSISTANT
Accurately perform repetitive, high-volume tasks pertaining to election processes. Tasks may include securely collecting, transporting, preparing, extracting, adjudicating, verifying, and/or scanning ballots. Perform functions that help ensure all eligible voter ballots are processed.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
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Follows applicable federal, state and local election laws and county election division policies and procedures.
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Secures ballots in appropriate areas.
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Assesses data quickly and accurately.
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Maintains appropriate and verifiable paperwork.
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Enters ballot accountability data.
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Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.
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Assists in training of new election assistants when necessary.
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Other duties as assigned.
Ballot Drop Box Closer
50+ POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ballot Drop Box Closers work in teams of two or three and greet and assist voters in depositing their ballots in the drop boxes on Election Day. Closers should prepare for inclement weather and be physically able to move quickly as well as stand for long periods of time at a ballot drop box.
Ballot Drop Box Closer Essential Duties
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Greets and assists voters at the drop boxes.
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Collects and secures ballots for transport to the Processing Center (if assigned).
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Helps ease election-related traffic congestion near ballot drop box.
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Assists in closing procedure of ballot drop box promptly at 8:00 pm Election night.
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Identifies and separates voted ballot envelopes from other materials (if assigned).
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Operates a county-issued smart phone to document ballot drop box security measures.
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Drives personal vehicle to and from ballot drop box.
Work Location:
Assigned to any 1 of 35 ballot drop boxes located throughout Snohomish County.
Required Dates:
Saturday August 3rd: Mandatory, paid training from 8:00am to 10:00am, 11:00am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 4:00pm, as assigned. Training location is Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Tuesday August 6th - Election Day: 1:00pm to 9:00pm (hours are approximate, start times and end times will vary depending on assigned role and drop box location).
Ballot Processing Assistant
0-5 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Ballot Processing Assistants perform a variety of important, high volume ballot processing tasks. Assistants will be assigned a specialty within the first few days of employment based on preference, aptitude and training. The specialty areas are:
Ballot Extraction Essential Duties
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Extracts ballots from envelopes.
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Inspects, counts and sorts ballots in mail trays.
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Ensures correct number of ballots are in each batch.
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Works while seated utilizing repetitive movements.
Ballot Adjudication Essential Duties
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Reviews hundreds of scanned images of ballots on computer screen per hour.
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Determines voter intent following strict rules and guidance.
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Works with a partner to reach consensus on action.
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Learns quickly and can retain information.
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Maintains good hand/eye coordination while seated at computer.
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Performs under a high level of scrutiny.
Ballot Scanning/Tabulation Essential Duties
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Operates ballot scanning equipment.
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Processes high volume of ballots each hour.
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Verifies counts of scanned ballots by batch.
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Performs final processing of voted ballots prior to tabulation.
Work Location:
Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Required Dates:
July 31st through August 13th (includes mandatory, paid training) - 8:30am to 4:30pm (volume dependent)
Please note: Ballot Processing Assistants typically work Monday through Friday. However, it is not uncommon to work at least one Saturday during the processing of an election.
Signature Verification Assistant
12 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Signature Verification Assistants verify every ballot envelope signature received for the election. There are approximately 510,000 active voters in Snohomish County. The majority of the work is performed while seated looking at scanned images on a computer screen. Requires good eyesight and ability to recognize patterns.
Signature Verification Assistant Essential Duties
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Performs basic computer functions utilizing scanned images.
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Verifies/compares ballot signature to voter registration signature on file for each voter.
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Accesses Voter Registration Database.
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Maintains tracking of ballot batches.
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Designates challenged signatures by specific categories and processes signature updates.
Work Location:
Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Required Dates:
Mandatory, paid training July 18th, 12:30pm to 4:00pm
July 23rd through August 8th (tentatively). Daily start time is 9:00am, end time is dependent on the election returns, approximately 4-6 hours per day. Election week may require extended hours.
Special days/hours:
August 5th: 9:00am to 6:00pm
August 6th: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Please note: Signature Verification Assistants typically work Monday through Friday. However, it is not uncommon to work at least one Saturday during the processing of the election.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years of age, a high school graduate or equivalent and be available during specific election periods. Must be flexible to work varied shifts from 2 - 12 hours dependent on ballot volume. Weekend, holiday and extended work hours are possible. Must pass a criminal background check.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
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effective communication skills (oral and written)
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basic math and writing skills
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basic computer literacy
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data verification skills
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utilize standard and specialized equipment
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assist the public in a tactful and courteous manner
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retain and follow instructions (oral and written) accurately with minimal training
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maintain composure while being observed by political party representatives, candidates, members of the press, interest groups, or others interested in the processing of ballots
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work under pressure with strict timelines
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positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work habits
SUPERVISION
Election and Voter Registration Assistants receive supervision from the Ballot Processing Center Specialist, Inbound Ballot Specialist, Voter Registration Lead, Elections and Voter Registration Supervisor, and the Elections and Voter Registration Manager dependent on the specific assignment. The employee is responsible for the quantity, quality and accuracy of the work which is reviewed to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and election laws.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office and/or warehouse environment with some machine noise possible. Workers will be sitting or standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
Ballot drop box employees will be working outside in possible inclement weather during day and evening hours. Workers will be standing for extended periods of time, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds with a partner repeatedly.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice