Election Support Technician

Frederick County Government•Board of Elections-Frederick, MD

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a non-exempt, part-time position working part-time and full-time from now through December 2026, with 20-40 hours per week and a varied schedule including Monday – Friday and most weekends. The position involves performing a variety of clerical duties to support the Board of Elections office operations, assisting as the workload increases leading up to the Gubernatorial Primary and the General Election. Supervision is received from the Director of Elections. Frederick County Government values diversity and inclusion and seeks to ensure equal opportunities. This role is for individuals who want to make a difference, give back to their community, and be a voice for change.

Requirements

Minimum age 18 years
Work experience in computer use, with effective data entry skills
Registered voter in the state of Maryland
May not be a candidate for any Maryland public or party office, nor be actively involved in a campaign
Possession of a valid driver's license
Ability to maintain County Authorized Drivers privileges
Ability to follow written instructions to complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
Basic clerical and record-keeping skills, including the ability to accurately perform basic math and financial functions
Ability to effectively access and utilize Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, spreadsheet and other systems and equipment, and to learn new software as it is required
Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities, including the ability to make decisions and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
Discretion and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and personal information with ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality
Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills including the ability to clearly explain policies and procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of cooperating agencies and the general public

Responsibilities

Help pack polling place supplies
Prepare voting equipment
Assist with Election Judge training
Procure ballots from the Official Ballot Drop Boxes
Assist with the 5 Early Voting Center operations
Support Election Day polling places
Process mail-in and provisional ballots in electronic system
Participate in voter outreach events
Perform various clerical duties necessary (filing, copying, scanning, editing, preparing mailing projects, sorting and triaging mail, delivering to other departments, etc.)
Perform reception duties from visits, calls, and email; provide timely and accurate information and assistance regarding inquiries
Other related duties as required