Elections Worker Temporary

King County • Wa 98057-2906, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process! King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, the largest vote-by-mail county in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. We are recruiting to create a roster of skilled temporary employees who will work in seasonal temporary positions in various work groups within Elections. These positions will perform a variety of duties necessary to support the administration of the various 2026 Elections in King County. Specific job duties will vary based on the needs of the Elections Department. Training is provided to perform assigned work.

Requirements

• Predictable and reliable attendance and the ability to work the required hours for the assigned job.
• Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required.
• Data entry with accuracy and speed (timed computer test will be administered)
• Demonstrated baseline proficiency in written and spoken English
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Ability to file numerically or alpha with accuracy
• Customer service and team building skills
• Ability to follow directions with strict rules and regulations
• Ability to gain knowledge of elections terminology
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment
• Ability to multi-task in an efficient and accurate manner
• Ability to work independently in a team environment
• Ability to stand or sit for periods of time as required
• Ability to bend, lift and/or move 25 lbs. of ballots

Responsibilities

• Assist voters with questions on site or may answer incoming calls, provide basic election information, look up voter information, and/or call voters to verify information; enter data and validate voter information for various elections related activities.
• Scan ballots and ensures that votes are counted as the voter intended through a variety of quality control processes.
• Open and separate envelopes and ballots; inspect ballots and envelopes, complete batch ticket information.
• Analyze and determine whether to accept or challenge a signature by applying the criteria of 'Signature Verification standards' as required by Revised Code of Washington.
• Accompany a driver to a predetermined route and empty ballots from the ballot drop boxes. Secure the ballots and transport them back to the Elections office.
• Greet voters and provide customer service onsite at a Ballot Drop Box on Election Night. Speak with voters and answer various questions related to Elections. May assist with traffic flow. Manage any lines that may form and citizen expectations. As part of a closing team, this individual will assist in drop box closing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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