Election Worker - Office Assistant (Extra Help, Seasonal)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking full-time, seasonal Election Worker – Office Assistants to assist in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the election process! The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process.

Requirements

Must have a valid CA driver’s license and be able to drive County vehicles (cargo van/SUV/car) to various San Mateo County locations accompanied by a partner throughout the day (and evenings as necessary)
Must possess attention to detail
Must be able to perform ballot retrievals according to detailed procedures
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Must possess great attention to detail
Must have working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite programs like Word and Excel
Must be able to consistently follow complex written procedures
Must have a valid CA driver’s license and be able to drive County or personal vehicles to Vote Centers to conduct daily check-ins and ensure voting equipment is functioning properly
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Ideal Voter Registration/Clerical Support candidates will have a minimum of one year of general clerical, office assistant, phone services, or computer experience.
Critical skills for all Election Worker Office Assistant positions include the ability to prioritize work, coordinate several activities, organize and maintain accurate files and records, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and/or Cantonese, Tagalog/Filipino, Korean, Burmese, Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Thai is desired in Outreach Services but not required.

Responsibilities

Retrieving voted ballots from Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes throughout San Mateo County
Delivering voted ballots to San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division
Delivering supplies to Vote Centers
Processing Vote by Mail ballots
Retrieving ballots from local post office
Processing Vote by Mail ballots
Performing repetitive work
Operating ballot processing equipment
Scanning and adjudicating ballots
Data entry and database maintenance
Updating voter registration records based on information from statewide voter registration database and other governmental agencies
Preparing, verifying, and processing provisional ballots, including a review of challenged ballots
Preparing, verifying, and processing petitions, including nominations, initiatives, and recall petitions and performing second-level petition verifications
Assisting election staff at Vote Centers over the phone
Answering questions about procedures
Providing limited technical support based on pre-established procedures and guidelines
Data entry
Demonstrating voting equipment
Registering voters
Presenting information about the upcoming election
Outreaching to local businesses and community-based organizations
Inventorying and packing/unpacking Vote Center supplies
Fulfilling inventory/supply lists for multiple Vote Centers
Recording and updating inventory numbers regularly
Operating pallet jacks and other devices to safely relocate supplies
Accepting shipments and packages to the warehouse
Testing and verifying functionality of electronic voting equipment prior to, during, and after voting periods
Assisting in preparing and staging heavy equipment and supplies for delivery to Vote Centers
Inventorying and organizing voting equipment and Vote Center supplies
Assisting in delivery, connection, testing, and pickup of voting equipment at Vote Centers including delivery of spare equipment and supplies
Providing on-site troubleshooting and technical support for voting equipment