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Election Worker – Office Assistants

People First – Conduct fair, accurate, secure, and transparent elections to increase public participation and confidence. The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time, seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the election process! 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 www.smcacre.gov. We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions to be hired into one of the following areas:

• Ballot Retrieval Requirements
• Must 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)
• Must possess attention to detail
• Must be able to perform ballot retrievals according to detailed procedures
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Vote By Mail
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must possess great attention to detail
• Voter Registration/Clerical Support
• Must possess great attention to detail
• Must have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and Excel
• Must be able to consistently follow complex written procedures
• Voter Helpdesk Support
• Must have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and Excel
• Must possess great attention to detail
• Must be able to consistently follow complex written procedures
• Supplies
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to follow detailed written procedures
• Must have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
• Field Techs/Warehouse
• Must have a valid CA driver's license and be able to drive County or personal vehicles to Vote Centers to conduct daily check-ins and ensure voting equipment is functioning properly
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Thai is desired in Outreach Services but not required. The Election Worker – Office Assistant is classified as an Office Assistant I (Extra Help). The starting hourly wage for this position starts at $24.91. Overtime is expected for most positions. 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.