Election Worker I - Extra Help Salary $57,747.04 - $69,513.60 Annually Location San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA Job Type Extra Help Job Number 25-G9B-A Department Registrar of Voters Opening Date 07/23/2025 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit 02 Description Benefits Questions Description Under supervision of permanent Registrar of Voters staff, to prepare election materials, recruit volunteers, support election functions, and perform related tasks as required. This recruitment is to establish an Extra-Help eligible list for the Registrar of Voters.For any questions regarding the position please contact the Registrar of Voters Administration at (408) 918-9169. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Coordinates with locations that serve as, voting locations, training sites, logistics centers, ballot drop-off sites, and other election related sites; Recruits and trains Election Volunteers; Prepares, distributes, and picks up supplies for voting locations, outreach events, training classes, and other election events; May drive vehicles to outreach events, training classes, and to pick-up and deliver ballots and election supplies; Processes voted ballots, including opening and flattening, damaged ballot duplication, sorting, manual ballot tallying, and machine tabulation; Sorts, batches, and prepares voter registration forms and other election-related documents for data entry and processing; Scans materials in-to tracking system, packages and prepares materials for storage, and moves and stages materials at each step of the process; Answers inquiries and provides information to the public about elections and voter registration; Enters voter registration and election information into the election management information system and looks up information as needed; Participates in voter education and outreach events; Prepares, verifies, and processes Vote by Mail and Provisional Ballots; Prepares, verifies, and processes Petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions; Issues ballots to qualified voters in person and by mail; May offer orientation or answer procedural questions; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a high school diploma,andOne (1) year of full-time equivalent work experience.Special Requirements Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures, including filing systems, financial record keeping, reference sources and preparation of correspondence and reports; English vocabulary, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style/format; Customer service principles, including the handling of irate and distressed people; Computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database; Basic mathematics to perform simple calculations and compile statistical reports; Telephone procedures and etiquette.Ability to: Deal tactfully with members of the public, often under stressful conditions; Communicate effectively in providing information and assisting callers and visitors; Use a keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy; Interpret and apply specific laws and ordinances, office policies, and procedures; Effectively organize activities and prioritize to meet deadlines; Operate standard office equipment. The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more here.The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the CalPERS pension plan. In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.Health Flexible Spending AccountThe Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the Employee Childcare Assistance Plan, an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, California State Disability Insurance, and Integration with Leave. These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.Employee WellnessThe Employee Wellness Program offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.Education ReimbursementA generous Learning and Employee Development program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. 01 Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED for your application and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your answers should be as complete as possible. Please include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment and number of hours worked per week for questions asking about your experience. Vague, incomplete answers or responses of "see resume" or "see application" may be considered as an incomplete application. Do you understand this requirement of completing the supplemental questions of your online application? Yes No 02 Are you willing to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends for extended periods of time, and overtime after regular shift hours, many times on short notice, which is mandatory and required during election seasons? Yes No 03 Do you understand this is an extra help hourly paid position with the County and not a volunteer paid position via stipend? Yes No 04 Are you able to speak another language fluently other than English and translate English procedure(s) in the other language? Yes No 05 If you answered yes for the question above, please indicate any language(s) spoken fluently other than English. If none, please mark "N/A". Vietnamese Tagalog Chinese Spanish Khmer Japanese Korean Hindi Punjabi Telugu Gujarati Tamil Nepali American Sign Language N/A 06 Please indicate any language(s) in which you read or write fluently other than English. If none, please mark "N/A." Vietnamese Tagalog Chinese Spanish Khmer Japanese Korean Hindi Punjabi Telugu Gujarati Tamil Nepali American Sign Language N/A 07 Have you previously worked for the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters during an election? Yes No 08 If you answered yes to the question above, please select which role best describes your work with the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters. In none, select "N/A". Extra Help Volunteer N/A 09 Have you previously worked at a Vote Center? Yes No 10 If you answered yes to the question above, please select which role best describes your work with a Vote Center. In none, select "N/A". Extra Help Volunteer N/A 11 Do you have data entry experience? Yes No 12 Do you have customer service experience? Yes No 13 How did you find out about this job? Contacted by County Recruiter Virtual Job Fair In Person Job Fair In-Person Networking Professional Event Virtual Networking Event Community Event Glassdoor Governmentjobs.com Professional Association Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.) Hospital Website: SCVMC, OConnor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website Contacted by a Recruitment Firm Handshake Student Career Center County Text Message County Career Newsletter Other County Employee Referral County of Santa Clara Career Website County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Indeed Required Question Employer County of Santa Clara Address 70 W. Hedding Street 8th Floor, East Wing San Jose, California, 95110 Phone (408) 299-6816 Website http://www.sccjobs.org/