Voter Outreach Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

In preparation for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, the Department is seeking applications for one seasonal clerk position in the Voter Outreach unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity, interacting well with community groups, outside agencies, and diverse populations, including residents experiencing homelessness, individuals involved with criminal justice, immigrants, and new citizens. The person in this position will be able to present information in a clear and engaging manner to a variety of audiences and to draft professional written correspondence. The ideal candidate will have community outreach experience, be familiar with San Francisco neighborhoods, and know how to use common computer programs such as Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat. In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 job code, https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1404&setId=COMMN , the person in this position will have the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact, and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
Substitution: Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program, or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours), or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.
This position requires a valid California Driver’s License to be able to drive to various outreach events.
The person in this position must be willing to work flexible hours and able to move and lift up to 40 pounds of outreach supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in Chinese or Spanish.
Knowledge of or proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).
Experience in community outreach and public engagement, especially with diverse or underserved populations.
Event coordination and public presentation skills, including organizing outreach events and delivering informational presentations.
Proficiency in common office software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with the ability to organize and present data effectively.

Responsibilities

Schedule and conduct presentations at community events throughout San Francisco.
Plan events and be responsible for logistics and provide election information at resource tables at community events throughout San Francisco.
Work to strengthen the Department’s relationship with existing community partners.
Identify new partner organizations and media serving San Francisco residents, and residents of vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.
Present organized data in a clear and understandable manner, both in written reports and through visual aids, and analyze data and metrics related to outreach efforts.
Provide election information in a courteous and professional manner that is free of personal opinion, to customers visiting the office, through e-mail, and over the phone, while using several applications simultaneously.
Assist in the Election Center Phone Banks during Election Day, as needed, as well as in post-election tasks after Election Day.
Assist the public over the phone in a phone bank setting.
Assist in the Ballot Delivery Program, as needed.
Provide general clerical support and assist with other tasks, as needed.

Benefits

Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12-month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits.

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