Elections Temporary Assignment

Elections Temporary Assignment

Salary

$62,409.18 Annually

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

EBWA-2026B

Department

Clerk - Recorder

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

3R

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

This Recruitment will be Open Until Filled

Are you passionate about public service? Would you like to get involved with your community while supporting our nation's democratic process? Apply to join our nationally recognized elections team!

We are seeking temporary staff to assist with the upcoming November Gubernatorial General Election. We will be hiring for a variety of full-time assignments expected to last between 2 and 12 weeks. If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment, learning new things, and thriving in a team environment, this is a great opportunity!

We are looking for a candidate that is:

• Flexible and willing to assist with different responsibilities as needed.
• Interested in public service.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Cooperative and a team player.
• Eager to learn new things.
• Dependable and punctual.
• A good communicator and able to follow instructions.
• Accurate and has a strong attention to detail.

You will typically be responsible for one or more of the following tasks:

• Data entry, including entering voter registration applications, verifying voter signatures, and updating voter information in a database.
• Assisting in recruiting volunteers to work at the polls on Election Day.
• Assisting in the assembly of polling place supplies and testing voting equipment.
• Supporting mail processing operations.
• Oversight and support of volunteers for specific processes.
• Providing in-person and phone customer service to constituents.
• Leading and/or working at a Regional Early Voting location.
• Responding to polling place requests for assistance on Election Day
• Retrieving and securing ballots from Vote-by-Mail drop boxes located throughout Contra Costa County.
• Assisting with conducting poll worker training and giving instruction in a group setting.
• Reviewing and proofreading voting materials in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
• Assisting in ballot processing activities.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have a chance to learn about how elections are conducted.
• This will be an opportunity to gain experience working for Contra Costa County.
• You will be a part of a collaborative team and enjoy contributing to an important public service.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Work can be somewhat repetitive.
• You will need to quickly learn new processes and procedures.
• You will be required to work occasional long hours and overtime.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic spreadsheet, word processing, and database management programs
• General clerical processes
• Customer service

Ability to:

• maintain accuracy and attention to detail with assigned work
• follow oral and written directions
• to read, write, and speak English fluently
• deal effectively with the public, other agencies and organizations
• work independently and as part of a team
• sit and stand for extended amounts of time
• perform essential duties and physical functions for a substantial amount of mandatory overtime during peak election periods, including evenings, weekends and holidays during peak election time (four weeks before each major election and up to four weeks after)
• lift minimum weight, and up to 50 pounds for some assignments
• perform essential election functions for up to 16 hours or more on Election Day
• maintain positive attendance and punctuality
• represent the department in a non-partisan manner while working.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience performing data entry tasks.
• Experience providing customer service in person and/or over the phone.
• Fluency in Spanish or Chinese.
• Supervisorial experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate.

Other: Some assignments may require the candidate to drive a county vehicle or their own personal vehicle.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.

2. Application Evaluation: An application Evaluation Board will convene to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for an invitation to the next phase of the examination.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Jobs@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

01

The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their qualifications for the Elections Temporary Assignment. Resumes may be attached, but not submitted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire and the work experience section of this application in detail. Do not answer any of the questions below by indicating, "see attached resume". Be brief and concise limiting your responses to the information that is relevant to each question. Please respond yes or no below, that you understand and acknowledge the above information.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency, or high school proficiency certificate?

• YES
• NO

03

Some assignments may require you to drive a county vehicle. Would you be able to drive a county vehicle if necessary?

• YES
• NO

04

Do you have the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently?

• YES
• NO

05

Do you possess experience serving as a poll worker or working with an elections office?

• YES
• NO

06

Aside from English, what other languages (from the list below) are you fluent in?

• Chinese (Mandarin)
• Chinese (Cantonese)
• Spanish
• Other
• None

07

If you selected "Other" on the previous question, please indicate the language you are fluent in.

08

Briefly, tell us why you believe you would be a good fit for this position.

09

I acknowledge that this opportunity is a full-time work schedule and that I am available to work Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm, for the duration of the temporary assignment.

• I Understand

10

I acknowledge that overtime will be required; that I am available to work on Saturday, October 31st, and able to work for up to 16 hours on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026. Additional overtime will be scheduled on an as-needed basis, typically reserved for Wednesday evenings.

• I Understand

11

I acknowledge that assignment duties and end dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs and voter turnout.

• I Understand

12

By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I Agree

Required Question

Employer County of Contra Costa