Election Official

Summary

Election Officials The City of Sun Prairie, WI (pop 33,966) is looking for Election Officials (formerly called Poll Workers) to facilitate the right to vote and maintain order at the polls on Election Day. Election Officials ensure that our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted. Starting Pay Election Official - $16/hr Election Office Assistant - $18/hr Certified Election Official - $18/hr Chief Inspector - $21/hrEssential Job Functions Assist in greeting voters and establish they are at the correct voting locationEnsure voters have the correct documents to register to vote and receive their ballotSet up the polling placeRegister voters and check in voters that are already registeredIssue ballotsProcess absentee ballotsMonitor election equipmentTally write-in votesOpen and close the pollsProvide a positive voting experience for all votersRequirements of Work Be an eligible voter in Dane County (an adult U.S. citizen who has resided in Dane County for at least 10 days, and not disqualified from voting)Be comfortable with using a computerMust not currently be on probation, parole, or supervision for a felony convictionAbility to attend training prior to each electionAbility to effectively work well with multicultural populationsPay close attention to detailSpeak, read, write, and understand EnglishBe capable of performing each task at the polling placeWork well with othersPerform duties in a non-partisan mannerAbide by state and federal election lawsNever engage in electioneering at the polling placeTreat all voters, Election Officials, and Clerk's Office employees with respectBe free from the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while at the pollsWork Conditions and Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Work is performed under general office conditions. May periodically lift, push, and move equipment and boxes weighing up to 20 pounds from floor to table.The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com.Benefits No benefits are offered for this position.

Job Description

Election Officials The City of Sun Prairie, WI (pop 33,966) is looking for Election Officials (formerly called Poll Workers) to facilitate the right to vote and maintain order at the polls on Election Day. Election Officials ensure that our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted. Starting Pay Election Official - $16/hr Election Office Assistant - $18/hr Certified Election Official - $18/hr Chief Inspector - $21/hrEssential Job Functions Assist in greeting voters and establish they are at the correct voting locationEnsure voters have the correct documents to register to vote and receive their ballotSet up the polling placeRegister voters and check in voters that are already registeredIssue ballotsProcess absentee ballotsMonitor election equipmentTally write-in votesOpen and close the pollsProvide a positive voting experience for all votersRequirements of Work Be an eligible voter in Dane County (an adult U.S. citizen who has resided in Dane County for at least 10 days, and not disqualified from voting)Be comfortable with using a computerMust not currently be on probation, parole, or supervision for a felony convictionAbility to attend training prior to each electionAbility to effectively work well with multicultural populationsPay close attention to detailSpeak, read, write, and understand EnglishBe capable of performing each task at the polling placeWork well with othersPerform duties in a non-partisan mannerAbide by state and federal election lawsNever engage in electioneering at the polling placeTreat all voters, Election Officials, and Clerk's Office employees with respectBe free from the influence of alcohol and/or drugs while at the pollsWork Conditions and Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Work is performed under general office conditions. May periodically lift, push, and move equipment and boxes weighing up to 20 pounds from floor to table.The City of Sun Prairie is committed to advancing equity, honoring our diverse identity, and creating an inclusive culture. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do. Keep us accountable to this mission and join us in this commitment to a thriving Sun Prairie, as you live, work, and play. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com.Benefits No benefits are offered for this position.