Election Day Polling Place District Support Team – San Francisco Department of Elections (1402 Junior Clerk)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12d•$30•Hybrid

About The Position

In preparation for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal positions to join the District Support Team. Under immediate supervision, employees in these positions perform driving, equipment delivery and retrieval, polling place support, and other basic election-related duties according to established Department procedures and instructions. On Election Day, District Support Team members are assigned predetermined routes covering polling places throughout San Francisco and assist with accessibility-related setup, equipment troubleshooting needs, and other operational needs at assigned polling places. Employees may also be assigned to perform election-related work after Election Day. Post-election assignments may include ballot-processing and canvass-related activities occurring at City Hall and at the Warehouse.

Requirements

Six (6) months 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.
Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR
Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR
Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program.
Valid California driver's license and a clean DMV record.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work up to a 20-hour day
Ability to track and address numerous high-priority tasks simultaneously with a professional and confident demeanor
Diplomatic and conscientious people-management skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to use, or learn how to use, a smart phone to track Election Day tasks
Ability to safely drive and park a large vehicle (minivan or SUV) within City of San Francisco
Outstanding interpersonal and organizational abilities
Maintains grace under pressure
Exudes professional, friendly competence
Deeply committed to ensuring voters are offered materials and assistance that allow them to independently cast a secret ballot free from intimidation
Deeply committed to ensuring all election laws are upheld, and procedures are consistently followed.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a City vehicle to travel between assigned polling places, Department facilities, and other designated locations throughout San Francisco.
Follow predetermined routes, schedules, work assignments, and established procedures while completing field assignments.
Deliver polling place equipment, accessibility supplies, election materials, and other assigned items to designated polling places and retrieve equipment and materials as directed.
Visit assigned polling places on Election Day and review polling place setups using Department-provided instructions, checklists, and accessibility requirements.
Install or adjust designated accessibility features, including signage, ramps, and other prescribed accessibility or hazard-mitigation materials, according to established procedures and instructions.
Observe assigned polling place setups and promptly report accessibility, equipment, supply, or other operational issues to the Department for further direction.
Use a smartphone or other Department-issued equipment to receive assignments, navigate to designated locations, document completed tasks, and communicate with the Department.
Load, unload, carry, organize, and distribute polling place equipment, election supplies, and other materials associated with assigned work.
Assist with post-election ballot-processing activities, including sorting, organizing, preparing, and handling ballots and election materials according to established procedures and instructions.
Assist with assigned canvass-related clerical and processing activities, including organizing, reviewing, counting, or tracking election materials and records according to established procedures.
Maintain routine records, checklists, counts, logs, and other basic documentation associated with assigned activities.
Perform other basic clerical, polling place support, ballot-processing, canvass, and election-related tasks as assigned based on operational needs.