Temporary Election Services Office Assistant

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $17

About The Position

The Temporary Election Services Office Assistant for the Candidate Services division will support County candidate filings. Responsibilities include a range of customer-focused administrative duties, lobby management tasks, 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. We believe 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! Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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 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

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
• Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024.
• We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.
• Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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