Elections Assistant

Smith County • Tyler, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Elections Assistant performs a limited number of clerical tasks assisting in preparations for elections and voter registration. Work involves entering voter registration and ballot by mail applications, assisting in maintaining and updating voter registration records, filing mail ballot and voter registration forms, answering telephones, and assisting the public. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Requirements

• Ability to use computers for data entry
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Ability to use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the general public
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county laws and policies concerning elections and voter registration
• Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the positions as outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, equipment, and standard clerical techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have or be able to obtain a Texas Driver License within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists with entering registration and ballot by mail applications.
• Assists to maintain voter registration rolls.
• Assists to prepare voter registration and/or ballot by mail notifications.
• Helps to provide telephone support to early voting clerks and election judges for voter information, questions, and/or issues.
• Interacts and coordinates with the public, elected officials, election workers, parties, candidates, and contacts at vote centers.
• Performs assigned clerical work such as document processing and/or record keeping in the daily operations of the department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED