Voter Participation Specialist

City of Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for assisting with the registration of voters and processing and issuance of absentee ballots for each City election. Duties may include sorting mail, including applications received via mail for absentee ballots and voter registration, checking general city clerk email box, and using the City’s Qualified Voter File software to receive ballot applications, assign ballot numbers, prepare ballot envelopes for mail, and check in returned ballots. May perform other duties as assigned, including assistance to the City’s election inspector recruiter/trainer. Additional responsibilities also include administrative tasks such as answering the phone, filing, and data entry.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Incumbent must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Michigan Qualified Voter File (QVF)
• At least one year of prior election experience, including election inspector experience, but preferably election administration experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the registration of voters
• Processing and issuance of absentee ballots
• Sorting mail
• Checking general city clerk email box
• Using the City’s Qualified Voter File software to receive ballot applications, assign ballot numbers, prepare ballot envelopes for mail, and check in returned ballots
• Assistance to the City’s election inspector recruiter/trainer
• Answering the phone
• Filing
• Data entry

What This Job Offers

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