Voter Registration Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $20 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Voter Registration Specialist provides voter registration services to eligible voters who maintain residency in Maricopa County. This position focuses on processing voter registration applications, including additions, changes, cancellations, and other list maintenance duties for the Maricopa County voter registration rolls. In addition, this position will assist with a variety of other election-related duties, including petition certifications, provisional ballot processing, and signature verifications.

About Us
The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is responsible for voter registration, the maintenance of the voter rolls, and early voting. Maricopa County has over 2.6 million active registered voters. It is our mission to maintain the integrity of the voter rolls in accordance with federal and state law while serving the needs of new and existing voters. MCRO is also responsible for recording all documents required by law to be made a public record. We are leaders in using the latest technology to better serve our community. We continue to be at the forefront of e-government, with over 156,000,000 images available for viewing at our offices or on the Internet. Since 1999, we have accepted documents electronically, and currently, over 93% of all documents are submitted in this format.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be registered or eligible to register to vote
• Must pass applicable background screening
• Must attend and successfully pass the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Course, attend a forensic handwriting analysis training, and continue to maintain an Arizona Certified Election Official certification

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience performing specialized clerical duties in an Elections office environment
• Six months of experience performing data entry
• Experience using applications within Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

• Utilize a computer to access voter registration files for data entry and proofing voter registration records into the Maricopa County Voter Registration system (ERO) and the statewide Access Voter Information Database (AVID)
• Process voter registration forms to determine voter eligibility; update and cancel voter registrations in accordance with federal and state law and county policy
• Research and process voter registration records for returned/undeliverable mail; generate, prepare, and send correspondence to voters, including voter registration cards, and other voter notification letters.
• Operate mailing equipment to fold and insert voter registration correspondence
• Assist with incoming and outgoing mail sorting for the division
• Research and verify signatures for recall, initiative, referendum, and candidate nomination petitions
• Perform research and signature verification of provisional ballots to determine eligibility
• Prepare, scan, and index voter registration forms and other voter registration correspondence to create electronic images for the voter registration system.
• Analyze scanned documents to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Transfer all original documents to the warehouse for storage in accordance with Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records retention and destruction schedules
• Provide customer service to the public in person and by phone, and assist voters with voter registration and voting information

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
• Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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