SEASONAL OPERATIONS CLERK

State of careers Rhode Island

17h • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

To work in the warehouse operations of the agency, as well assist with the maintenance, shipping, receiving and inspection of the Board’s vote tabulation and ballot marking equipment. Assist in the training and the instruction of election officials, voters and civic groups in the proper use of voting equipment. Assist in the preparation of mail ballots for processing which includes opening, scanning, and sorting prior to the tabulation of the ballot. Assist in the preparation and packaging of supplies to be distributed to all the cities & towns for elections, as well as the return and processing of all election forms and supplies after the election. Hours may vary due to the seasonal demands of elections

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, or preferably possession of an associate’s degree from a college of recognized standing.
• Experience such as may have been gained through employment in a warehouse environment and/or experience in conducting in-person or virtual training.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• The ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical/electrical aptitude
• The ability to work with peers and subordinates
• The ability to work well with other seasonal warehouse staff and election officials
• The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Applicant must be capable of lifting 80 lbs.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• To work within a warehouse environment and assist in providing maintenance to voting equipment to ensure their good working order, including setup and testing, as well as assisting with shipping and receiving of vote tabulation, ballot marking equipment, and election supplies to and from polling places.
• Assist with the preparation of equipment and supplies necessary to conduct elections, recounts, and post-election audits, as well as processing forms, supplies returned after an election, and the proper storage of ballots, equipment, and supplies after recounts and post-election audits.
• To assist in providing virtual and in-person instructional classes to local election officials and technicians on the administration of elections, including for early voting sites and at the polling places.
• To assist with the processing of mail ballots, including conducting pickups at mail ballot drop boxes, city and town halls, and postal facilities. Operating a state vehicle to transport ballots to the agency, as well as with the opening, scanning, and processing of mail ballots prior to tabulation, as well as the proper storage of ballots after tabulation.
• To perform routine clerical and maintenance for the agency, including pickup and deliveries throughout the state as needed, using a state vehicle.
• To perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees