Temporary Elections Assistant - November 3, 2026 General Election

County of Riverside•Riverside, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program seeks Temporary Elections Assistants (TEAs) to support the Registrar of Voters upcoming November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election. There are multiple positions available. The Registrar of Voters ensures a fair electoral process conducted with the highest professionalism, with neutrality and non-partisan decision-making. The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Requirements

Strong Customer Service Skills Required.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to communicate election-related information clearly, accurately, and professionally to voters and the public.
Possess a valid California Driver's license.
Willing to use personal vehicle for arriving at assigned locations.
Ability to frequently lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to lift and move equipment throughout the warehouse.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods in warehouse, office, and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites.
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts.
Must be able to utilize basic warehouse equipment after training.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide professional instructions via phone or in-person communication.
Strong data entry skills.
Basic knowledge with computers and printers.
Experience driving box trucks, cargo vans, or large vehicles.
Ability to adapt to myriad projects, and diverse work environments.
Work interdependently and as part of a team.
Adapt to changing work schedule.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy with projects of various nature.
High level data and document review skills.
Ability to maintain professional interaction with members of the public and inter-departmental staff.
Being able to stand and operate ballot counting equipment for extended periods of time (6-8 hours per day).
Lift 10 pounds of ballots repeatedly.
Operating ballot extraction machinery.
Regular standing and requires some lifting.
Requires standing all day.
Long periods of standing and working outdoors are required.
Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
Performing routine clerical and administrative support tasks.
Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Operating standard office equipment and basic computer software.
Communicating effectively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
Following established policies, procedures, and workplace safety practices.
Working independently and as part of a team.
Organizing work, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing assignments and priorities.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must be detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Vote-by-mail processing with a high level of attention to detail.
Front counter customer service (assisting voters).
Managing traffic flow.
Entering registration card information.
Answering incoming phone calls and communicating election-related information clearly, accurately, and professionally to voters and the public.
Providing support with Ballot Box Drop off locations throughout Riverside County.
Providing support with Vote Center Site Lead and Assistant Lead Coverage.
Leading a Team in all aspects of processing voters, time and volunteer management, problem solving, closing procedures.
Recruitment and retention of up to 1,000 volunteers.
Maintaining and updating reports, accurately entering notes and records into the database.
Assisting with pre- and post-election administrative and operational duties.
Answering volunteer questions by phone, providing timely and helpful resolutions when possible, and escalating issues to supervisors as appropriate.
Assisting with conducting Vote Center Site Accessibility Surveys and identifying potential sites for Vote Centers.
Assisting with warehouse operations such as preparing, staging, loading, unloading, storing, and distributing election materials and voting equipment.
Performing mail preparation, pickup and delivery.
Programming, testing, and preparing electronic voting equipment.
Coordinating facilities through phone, email, and in-person outreach.
Conducting facility canvassing and accessibility surveys.
Preparing Vote Center supply sets.
Staffing ballot drop box locations.
Securely collecting and transporting ballots.
Verifying documentation.
Entering data into tracking systems.
Maintaining strict compliance with ballot handling, security, and chain-of-custody procedures.
Providing professional, courteous customer service to voters and the public.
Maintaining accurate records and reports.
Following written and oral instructions.
Working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Maintaining strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Adapting to changing duties and schedules.
Mail preparation, pickup/delivery.
Programming of electronic voting equipment.
Document storage, document proofing, equipment preparation and storage.
Performing basic and routine duties where the majority of the duties can be learned in a brief period of time.
Operating ballot counting equipment for extended periods of time (6-8 hours per day).
Opening vote-by-mail envelopes and extracting ballots and/or assisting with the slicing process.
Operating ballot extraction machinery.
Sorting vote-by-mail envelopes.
Operating mail sorting equipment.
Unfolding vote-by-mail ballots and prepping them for ballot counting.
Directing vehicles to correct drive-thru.
Monitoring ballot boxes stationed outside.
Collecting ballots from voters in vehicles.
Vote-by-mail verification and duplicating ballots.