Temporary Early Voting Support Staff (Signature Verification, Flagging, and Curing Clerks)

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Temporary Signature Verification Clerk, Temporary Flagging Clerk, or Curing Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by performing data entry, researching, verifying signatures, and contacting voters. Please see the Job Contributions section below for additional information on the three different positions available. All three are temporary assignments with Maricopa County, and work is performed before, during, and after the election cycle. The placement and assignment for each position will be based on facilitation needs and the applicant’s abilities.

Requirements

• Experience in data entry from a document into a database
• Experience in keyboard and desktop navigation
• Experience in researching and gathering information
• A high school diploma or GED
• Must be registered, or eligible to register, to vote in Arizona by the time of hire
• Must be able to pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work the full work assignment, extensive irregular hours, and shifts based on the department's needs
• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of general office experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Elections software to verify and compare voter signatures on affidavit envelopes with records
• Analyzes signatures and performs other research, such as contacting voters directly to ensure the efficacy of mail-in ballot processing
• Conducts research, adds or removes voters' information from the Active Early Voting List, and flags voters for ballots
• Provides data entry of voter information utilizing Elections software
• Utilizes proprietary Elections software to view signature files and verify voter signatures on affidavit envelopes
• Reaches out to voters primarily via telephone to verify identity on Early Voting affidavit envelopes and explain simple processes
• Performs a large volume of phone calls to assist voters and provide conflict resolution
• Performs general office duties, including data entry, email communications to voters, mail sorting, filing, and other duties as needed
• Provides professional, non-partisan customer service to voters

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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