Early/Absentee Vote Worker
Position: Early/Absentee Vote Worker
Department: Clerk’s Election and Voter Registration
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm
Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm (Only October 26 and Nov 2)
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm (Only October 27 and November 3)
Status: Temporary September 30 – October 7 intermittent training (half days)
October 8 - November 4, 2024 full day schedule
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Category: Temporary
Date Written August 2024
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.
Incumbent serves as Early Voting Election Worker for St. Joseph County Clerk’s office of Elections and Voter Registration, responsible for performing election duties during early voting.
DUTIES:
Greet voters and direct voters to the proper check in lines
Use election technology – electronic pollbook, Freedom Vote Machine, OpenElect Voting Optical Scan to assist voters in the voting process
Qualifications:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented approach to voters.
Attention to detail and discretion when handling voter’s information.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and be a team player.
Adhere to “no political discussion” atmosphere.
Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Performs duties of a standard office environment, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, bending, reaching, keyboarding, speaking clearly, close vision, and hearing sounds/communication.