**Election Support Worker

Job Description

The Job

ELECTION SUPPORT WORKERS WANTED!

Temporary Assignment - Starting at $20.00/hour
Apply NOW for priority consideration!

San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters (ROV) is recruiting for temporary Election Support Workers to assist with election operations at polling places and Early Vote Centers throughout San Bernardino County. Election Support Workers serve as Clerks or Supervisors and help ensure efficient, secure, and voter-friendly election operations. All workers are required to complete training and follow all applicable state and County-mandated election procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional, courteous, and helpful assistance to voters.
• Set up and take down voting equipment, signage, supplies, and other election materials.
• Maintain election security, confidentiality, and compliance with established procedures.
• Assist with voter check-in, provisional ballots, and other voter services.
• Respond to voter questions and provide general assistance as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other election workers, supervisors, and County staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and accessible voting environment.
• Follow all instructions and procedures provided by the Registrar of Voters.
• Complete all required training prior to assignment and demonstrate knowledge of applicable election procedures.

ABOUT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

The mission of the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is to conduct the County’s elections in a fair, accessible, secure, transparent, and efficient manner, upholding the highest level of election standards and accuracy, while always providing excellent customer service to both our team and the diverse population we serve.

The Registrar of Voters also performs all voter registration functions, including the storing and maintaining of voter registration records, administering all local, state, and federal elections managing voting systems and equipment, performing election ballot processing and vote tallying, training of poll workers, and providing voting-related services to voters, elected officials, campaign groups, and other community stakeholders.

Conducting elections is both exciting and challenging. Attention to detail is critical, and working as a team is vital to accomplishing successful elections. Permanent staff, temporary staff, and volunteers assist in the variety of complex tasks required to conduct elections. The Registrar of Voters believes that a successful team is a partnership - one that contains the following elements:

• Clear roles and responsibilities
• Shared goals and objectives
• Commitment to excellence
• A clear communication process
• A willingness to be open and honest
• Personal accountability
• Personal integrity

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Job offered candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a fingerprint check, physical examination, and County driver's clearance prior to employment start date.

Physical: Incumbents must be able to lift up to 50-70 lbs.

Travel/Driver's License: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Election Workdays: Election Workers are required to work all shifts necessary to support polling place operations. Shifts may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, County Holidays, and required overtime with short notice.

Pre- & Post-Election Workdays (for applicable roles/assignments): Shifts may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and required overtime with short notice.

Overtime Hours: During peak election periods, staff is required to work a significant amount of overtime. Overtime can include evenings, weekends (both Saturdays and Sundays), County Holidays, and early morning/late night hours with short notice.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Available to work the mandatory shifts to support polling place operations

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess strong public speaking experience.
  
• Quickly learn, retain, and apply information and procedures.
  
• Work independently while effectively following established instructions and guidelines.
  
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
  
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• Utilize available resources to identify solutions and resolve issues independently.
  
• Consistently adhere to policies, procedures, and election guidelines.
  
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
  
• Be willing and able to travel throughout San Bernardino County as needed.
  
• Hold a valid California Class C Driver License and maintain a clean driving record.

Selection Process

Application Process: Please complete the County application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible for priority consideration. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be referred to ROV for consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

This position does not have benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous