Elections Intern

Johnson County • Iowa City, IA

5d • $10 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Applicants for this position are required to submit a résumé and encouraged to submit a cover letter to provide additional information about their qualifications and interest in the position. This Spring internship will focus on elections-related community outreach and the recruitment of Precinct Election Officials for the June 2026 Primary election. Internship timeframe is January 26 - May 1. Pay rate is $17.25 per hour. The work schedule is flexible to accommodate class commitments; however, afternoon availability is required. Work schedule is under 17 hours per week. DEFINITION AND DUTIES: Under general supervision and in accordance with Iowa law, responsible for routine functions supporting the elections staff.

Requirements

• Alphabetical, numerical, and non-numerical filing systems and procedures
• Basic office practices
• Basic mechanical principles
• English language to include grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
• Read, interpret, explain and apply provisions of the election code to specific situations
• Process and maintain accurate records
• Perform technical and clerical tasks with a high degree of speed and accuracy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with appointed and elected officials, other employees and members of the public
• Interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view
• Use a computer for the purpose of data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, email and Internet
• Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax and postage machines, photocopiers, personal computers, and multi-line telephones
• Handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Organize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely, in both oral and written form
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient vision which permits production and review a wide variety of materials both in hardcopy and electronic form
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make mechanical repairs, handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete duties at various worksites
• Stand, sit, bend, twist, and reach
• Lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work flexible schedule and overtime as required during election cycles
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education.
• Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.
• Must pass background check.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage.
• Must reside in Johnson County.

Responsibilities

• Follow election laws of Iowa.
• Register Johnson County residents to vote and update registration records by accurately completing appropriate forms according to Iowa law.
• Enter, update, delete or modify voter registration information in a computer system.
• Generate lists and reports from internal and statewide registration systems and produce printed or electronic copies of segments of the lists as requested.
• Produce, edit and revise correspondence including but not limited to e-mails, memos, reports, notices, forms, mailing labels, manuals, and special instructions.
• Scan and file documents and maintain voter records on statewide system.
• Process and distribute absentee ballots as requested by mail.
• Process in-person and satellite requests for absentee ballots, completing all supporting documentation and reports and entering all necessary information on absentee, voter registration and poll-worker software.
• Represent Johnson County and participates in training/education opportunities and work- related meetings as requested.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.
• Work Election Day in November.
• Any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (IPERS)
• ISave 529
• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation plan with County matching for eligible employees
• generous paid time off—encompassing vacation time, sick days, personal days, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Well-known reliable carriers for medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed