Bilingual (English-Chinese) Voter Outreach Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)
About The Position
In preparation for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, the Department is seeking applications for two seasonal bilingual (English-Chinese) clerk positions in the Voter Outreach unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity, interacting well with community groups, outside agencies, and diverse populations, including residents experiencing homelessness, individuals involved with criminal justice, immigrants, and new citizens. The persons in these positions will be able to present information in both Chinese and English in a clear and engaging manner to a variety of audiences and to draft professional written correspondence. The ideal candidate will have community outreach experience, be familiar with San Francisco neighborhoods, and know how to use common computer programs such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat. In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 job code, https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1404&setId=COMMN , the persons in these positions will have the following essential duties and responsibilities:
Requirements
- One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact, and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
- These positions require a valid California Driver’s License to be able to drive to various outreach events.
- The persons in these positions must be proficient in English and Chinese and able to move and lift up to 40 pounds of outreach supplies and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Experience in community outreach and public engagement, especially with diverse or underserved populations.
- Event coordination and public presentation skills, including organizing outreach events and delivering informational presentations.
- Proficiency in common office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to organize and present data effectively.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and conduct presentations at community events throughout San Francisco.
- Plan events and be responsible for logistics and provide election information at resource tables at community events throughout San Francisco in English and Chinese.
- Work to strengthen the Department’s relationship with existing community partners.
- Identify new partner organizations and media serving San Francisco residents, and residents of vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.
- Present organized data in a clear and understandable manner, both in written reports and through visual aids, and analyze data and metrics related to outreach efforts.
- Provide election information in English and Chinese, in a courteous and professional manner that is free of personal opinion, to customers visiting the office, through e-mail, and over the phone, while using several applications simultaneously.
- Assist in the Election Center Phone Banks during Election Day, as needed, as well as in post-election tasks after Election Day.
- Assist the public over the phone in a phone bank setting.
- Assist in the Ballot Delivery Program, as needed.
- Provide general clerical support and assist with other tasks, as needed.
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