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

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

27d•$18

About The Position

This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed. If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755. As a Temporary Signature Verification Clerk, Temporary Flagging Clerk, or Temporary Curing Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process. This is done by performing data entry and research, verifying signatures, and contacting voters. Please note the "Essential Job Tasks" information below, as there are three positions for this recruitment. All listed positions are temporary assignments with Maricopa County to perform work before, during, and after the election cycle. The placement and assignments of each temporary election worker are 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
High School diploma or GED
Other combinations of related experience and/or education may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Must be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with accuracy
Must be registered or eligible to register to vote in Arizona by the time of hire
Must be able to pass 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 AZ 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

Signature Verification Clerk Utilizes Election 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
Flagging Clerk Conducts research, adds or removes voters’ information from the Active Early Voting List, and flags voters for ballots
Data entry of voter information utilizing Elections software
Curing Clerk Utilizes proprietary Election software to view signature files and verify voter signatures on affidavit envelopes
Outreach 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