Early Voting Election Judge (Full-time, Temporary)

Summary

Early Voting AssistantAssists Columbia Heights residents with early voting for the 2026 General Election.Examples Of DutiesAssist voters with early voting and serve as a member of the Absentee Ballot Board.Complete election training as required to help in the administration of election services for the City.Answer general inquiries from the public about voting locations, voter registration, absentee voting and early voting.Assists with preparation of election supplies.QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a United States citizenMust be an eligible voter in the State of MinnesotaMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishMust not be the spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or stepsibling of any election judge serving in the same precinct or of any candidate at that electionMust not be domiciled, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot at that electionMust not be a candidate on the ballot on that electionDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with elections and the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) absentee ballot / early voting module.Supplemental InformationDue to major political party balance requirements (Minn. Stat.204B.19, Subd. 5), no more than half of the election judges in a precinct may be members of the same political party. MN law defines "member" as an individual who:Supports the general principles of that party's constitutionVoted for the majority of that party's candidates in the last General Election ORIntends to vote for a majority of that party's candidates in the next General Election.Political Party Preference Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Republican Party Unaffiliated This is a 40+ hour per week position with a primary focus on assisting with early voting at Columbia Heights City Hall. The anticipated start date will be October 14th with the position concluding on or about November 6, 2026. The hours will primarily be 8:00 a.m.4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position will require evening work on Tuesday October 27th as well as weekend hours on Saturday October 24th, Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st.--AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-- M/F/V/HThe City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Description

Early Voting AssistantAssists Columbia Heights residents with early voting for the 2026 General Election.Examples Of DutiesAssist voters with early voting and serve as a member of the Absentee Ballot Board.Complete election training as required to help in the administration of election services for the City.Answer general inquiries from the public about voting locations, voter registration, absentee voting and early voting.Assists with preparation of election supplies.QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a United States citizenMust be an eligible voter in the State of MinnesotaMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishMust not be the spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or stepsibling of any election judge serving in the same precinct or of any candidate at that electionMust not be domiciled, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot at that electionMust not be a candidate on the ballot on that electionDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience with elections and the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) absentee ballot / early voting module.Supplemental InformationDue to major political party balance requirements (Minn. Stat.204B.19, Subd. 5), no more than half of the election judges in a precinct may be members of the same political party. MN law defines "member" as an individual who:Supports the general principles of that party's constitutionVoted for the majority of that party's candidates in the last General Election ORIntends to vote for a majority of that party's candidates in the next General Election.Political Party Preference Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Republican Party Unaffiliated This is a 40+ hour per week position with a primary focus on assisting with early voting at Columbia Heights City Hall. The anticipated start date will be October 14th with the position concluding on or about November 6, 2026. The hours will primarily be 8:00 a.m.4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position will require evening work on Tuesday October 27th as well as weekend hours on Saturday October 24th, Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st.--AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-- M/F/V/HThe City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services.BenefitsThis position is not eligible for benefits.