Temporary Election Services Office Assistant

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Election Services Office Assistant for the Candidate Services division will support County candidate filings, as well as a broad range of customer-focused administrative duties, lobby management, and counting signatures. This role is crucial for helping candidates and stakeholders navigate the filing process. Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and ballot measures. The organization believes in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States. Their work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts.

Requirements

Six (6) months of clerical and/or customer service experience in a public-facing office or lobby setting
High school diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Must be a registered voter, or have the ability to become a registered voter, in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
Must pass an applicable background screening
Must be able to work overtime as necessary

Nice To Haves

One or more years of clerical and/or customer service experience in a public-facing office or lobby setting
One or more years of administrative support experience

Responsibilities

Provides customer service to candidates and candidate representatives
Explains procedures and policies, and assists guests with filing the proper paperwork in a timely manner
Accepts, verifies completion of candidate nomination forms, and counts signatures
Performs data entry of candidate names and signature totals
Files paperwork and updates lists for each file to maintain organized records
Maintains visitor logs, greets visitors, and manages visitor flow and wait time
Scans and files digital records
Provides general information to the public and answers phone calls
Assists with other daily functions and activities of the Candidate Services Division, and other job duties as assigned