Elections Staff- (Seasonal)
Expected Start Date: September 2026
Details
- Part Time (Temporary/Seasonal Status), non-exempt
- $17.50 per hour
- Reports to City Clerk
- Located at Eden Prairie City Center, (8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie)
- Position will run from September-November 2026. Hours will consist of up to 20 hours/week. Typical business hours are Monday- Friday, 8am-4:30pm. Hours may include evenings and weekends to accommodate business needs.
Responsibilities
Elections Staff members support the City Clerk, Administrative Coordinator and Elections Specialist in the administration of elections. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are:
- Answers questions of the public as they relate to voter registration and elections; maintains current knowledge of election laws and process.
- Assists in overall administration of City-run elections; assists in the absentee voting process; maintains election judge data; tests and prepares election equipment.
- Assists with polling place coordination and preparation of precinct supplies.
While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of administrative office experience, including providing customer service, required. Previous elections administration experience in a government role, such as election/voting, or other related experience preferred.
- High School Degree required (or GED equivalent), Associate's degree or higher preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Word required, State Voter Registration System Experience preferred.
- Physical effort is light for most work with lifting or carrying limited to 25 pounds intermittently. During elections, there is considerable effort required to comply with all election laws and regulations.
- Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment. Pre-employment processes for this position includes professional reference checks, work verification, background check, drivers license check.
Skills
- Able to convey a message to get a point across. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Able to write clearly and succinctly. Tailors message to a variety of communication settings and styles.
- Ability to perform and/or coordinate several activities, responsibilities, and tasks simultaneously in a polite and professional manner. Prioritizes what needs to get done. Keeps things neat and orderly. Utilizes tools for efficiency. Factors several considerations when planning. Establishes methods to ensure routine tasks are completed.
- Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.
City of Eden Prairie Values
We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.
Application Process
To apply, click on "apply now" at the top of the page or visit www.edenprairieMN.gov and click on the Jobs tab.