Election Aide

Join Missoula County in making a meaningful impact, where your work supports our vibrant community, promotes public service, and contributes to a better future for all. 

Job Description:

RATE OF PAY: $16.14 per hour

SCHEDULE: Regular, intermittent schedule

DEPARTMENT: Elections

BARGAINING UNIT: None, Personnel Plan

CLOSING DATE: September 12, 2026 (You must apply before this date)

TO APPLY: Please complete the online application and attach a resume.

DEFINITION:  Performs a variety of duties related to conducting elections, checking petitions, and registering voters.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:  Provides information to the public by phone, in person and through written and electronic correspondence. Assists with processing voter registration cards; absentee ballots; late registration; and enters data on computer system. Assists with preparations for general, primary, school, and special elections including organizing, delivering and arranging for delivery of election supplies, preparing and processing absentee ballots. Checks petitions by verifying signatures within statutory defined time periods using computer files and statutory required procedures. Maintains files of election materials and assists in their proper destruction, according to established records retention schedule. Operates data entry equipment, personal computer, copy machine, FAX machine, calculator, and other office equipment as necessary to perform the above duties. Answers public inquiries through use of well-defined policies and procedures. OTHER DUTIES: May be required to drive a motor vehicle to run errands and deliver supplies. Assists other office personnel in the performance of their duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires high school diploma or GED. Requires two years of clerical office experience including personal computer use, data entry, and face-to-face customer service. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  May require a valid Montana driver's license.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:   The work is performed in an office setting, or at a variety of polling place locations.  The work may require climbing ladders and intermittent strenuous physical activity over several days' time, including lifting heavy (65 pounds) boxes and moving heavy machinery in preparation for Election Day.  Certain work assignments require use of motor vehicle to run errands, and pick-up and deliver election supplies.

Additional Job Description:

Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources

As a Missoula County employee, you will be a part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.  

Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or military status