Election Worker

City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs, CO

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Election Worker supports the Colorado Springs City Clerk’s Office during the election process. This is a seasonal, at-will position with employment limited to approximately one month. Work is performed in the office, with the work location listed as 30 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Scheduled hours vary based on department needs and may include up to 40 hours per week and work as late as 2:00 a.m. on election night. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

Duties are assigned at the discretion of the City Clerk and may include collecting ballots from drop-off locations; sorting and scanning ballots; reviewing signatures and resolving discrepancies; preparing ballots for tabulation; and assisting City employees with audits. The position requires accurate activity and audit logs, compliance with applicable election laws and procedures, and participation in election-process training.

Benefits are limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, including Workers’ Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA. Candidates and family members of a candidate related by blood, marriage, or civil union within the second degree are not eligible to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Registered voter in the State of Colorado.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Candidates and family members of a candidate by blood, marriage, or civil union in the second degree are not eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as an election worker or judge.

Responsibilities

• Collect ballots from drop-off locations throughout the City and accurately complete activity logs.
• Sort and scan ballots, review signatures, resolve discrepancies using election-related computer software, and accurately complete audit logs.
• Remove ballots from envelopes, identify and resolve damaged ballots or discrepancies that could hinder counting, and prepare ballots for tabulation with accurate audit logs.
• Follow the City’s standard operating procedures and comply with City, County, State, and Federal election laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain awareness of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist staffed employees in the auditing process as needed.
• Participate in training to understand election procedures and regulations.

Benefits

• Workers’ Compensation
• Medicare
• Unemployment Insurance
• PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED