Elections Aide - Elections

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pima County Elections Department will be hiring temporary employees for the following areas of the department: Elections Aide – Warehouse and Elections Aide – Technical. The Elections Aide – Warehouse supports the preparation, organization, and distribution of election materials. This role works in a fast‑paced warehouse environment and requires strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The Elections Aide – Technical assists with preparing, testing, and operating election equipment and systems. This position requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with computers, the ability to work long days during election periods, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Must be a registered voter with current registration in Pima County.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and push for extended periods
• Ability to work in hot or cold warehouse conditions for up to 8 hours
• Ability to read and interpret instructions with limited supervision
• Proficiency with computers
• Ability to work long days during election periods
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Must be available to work on-call as needed and work overtime for extended periods of time.
• Must be a current registered voter in Pima County.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping
• Motion Activity - grasping
• Hearing Activity - in noisy areas and behind themselves
• Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, and on a cell
• Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an election‑related warehouse environment
• Experience performing quality‑control checks on supplies and materials
• Ability to drive 16’ and 24’ box trucks
• Flexible schedule with availability to work long days
• Experience with electronic poll book operations
• Ballot‑on‑demand printing experience
• Strong basic proofreading skills
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience with office practices.
• Experience with math principles.
• Experience with written and oral instructions and communication.
• Experience with safety procedures for moving supplies.
• Experience performing operator-level maintenance on assigned voting equipment.
• Experience interpreting street guides or maps.

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and remove boxes and materials from shelves and storage bins
• Operate delivery vehicles; safely load and unload supplies
• Use ladders, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment daily
• Pack supply boxes for distribution to vote centers
• Receive, store, inventory, and distribute election supplies
• Collaborate with training staff to set up and break down equipment
• Interact respectfully with the public and office personnel
• Prepare, test, and operate election equipment
• Utilize computers and related equipment for ballot tabulation
• Multi‑task effectively in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proofread large quantities of ballots for accuracy of design and content
• Read and interpret information to assist poll workers
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, co‑workers, and the public
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Work in bi-partisan teams to processes early ballots for tabulation
• Prepares election supplies and voting machines for delivery to poll locations
• Makes minor mechanical repairs on voting equipment
• Loads and unloads election supplies and other materials
• Transports and receives election ballots, returns, and precinct supplies
• Work in a bi-partisan team to troubleshoot problems on election day
• Provides information to voters concerning the election

Benefits

• Election Officer Certification & Training Program to be completed and maintained as dictated by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

What This Job Offers

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