Election Clerk - Temporary

Lake County • Polson, MT

10d • $17

About The Position

Lake County Job Opening The Lake County Elections Department is accepting applications for: Temporary Election Clerk QUALIFICATIONS: Must be knowledgeable in modern office methods, practices, and procedures, Business English, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic; and must be skilled in computer data entry, Microsoft Office, Internet functions, and the use of office equipment. Must possess a valid Driver's license; be detail-oriented; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships, and remain calm and react appropriately during stressful situations. DUTIES: Perform a variety of complex clerical duties involving elections, registering voters, answering the public's questions, and answering the telephone; prepare outgoing mail and receiving mail; maintain records; must be able to work independently; may perform physical duties, such as bending, stooping, standing, using a step-ladder, intermittent strenuous physical activity, and moving boxes weighing up to 65 lbs. HOURS/DAYS: Hours will vary. M-F; some evenings and weekends. Applicant must be able to work a flexible/varied schedule from February through November 2026. This position will not start work until mid to late February 2026 WAGE: $16.75/hourly. This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis Visit our website to apply: https://lakemt.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable in modern office methods, practices, and procedures, Business English, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic
• Must be skilled in computer data entry, Microsoft Office, Internet functions, and the use of office equipment
• Must possess a valid Driver's license
• Be detail-oriented
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Remain calm and react appropriately during stressful situations
• Must be able to work a flexible/varied schedule from February through November 2026

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex clerical duties involving elections
• Registering voters
• Answering the public's questions
• Answering the telephone
• Prepare outgoing mail and receiving mail
• Maintain records
• Work independently
• Perform physical duties, such as bending, stooping, standing, using a step-ladder, intermittent strenuous physical activity, and moving boxes weighing up to 65 lbs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed