Absentee Voting Team Member (Seasonal Election Support Specialist)

Absentee Voting Team Member

The City of Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services is seeking up to 82 temporary Absentee Voting Team Member (Seasonal Elections Support Specialist) positions to:

• Provide customer service, assist voters, provide election information to the public
• Prepare election materials, process applications for absentee ballots, process voted absentee ballots
• Enter and look up data in the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS)
• Answer phones, and perform associated clerical work as needed

These individuals will be assigned to work in either the: In-person, Mail, or Health Care Facility area of absentee voting.

These are full-time (30-50+ hours per week), temporary positions scheduled for one of two possible timelines:

• September 8, 2026 - November 13, 2026 (approximately 12 positions)
• October 5, 2026 - November 6, 2026 (Approximately 70 additional temporary positions)

Applicants will indicate which of the above timeframes they are interested in when answering the supplemental questions for this job posting.

Note: Anticipated starting salary range: $24.107 - $26.075/hr, depending on qualifications. Hours may fluctuate based on operational needs. Will involve evening and weekend hours, as needed, especially in the final weeks leading up to each Election Day.

Work Location: This position will primarily work onsite at one or more Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services locations.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent; or currently attending high school.
• Eligible to vote in MN: Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Able to read, write, and speak English;
• Cannot be a candidate, or the spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or step-sibling of a candidate on the ballot;
• Cannot be domiciled, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot and;
• Cannot be a candidate in the election.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Hmong, Somali, Spanish, or Oromo highly desirable to assist voters in translating elections materials.
• Candidates selected for positions that make use of additional language skills may have the opportunity to pass a proficiency test to receive additional language pay.
• Experience working in elections.
• Experience working in customer service roles.
• Willingness to serve as an Election Judge.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. See the Civil Service Rules for terms and conditions of employment.

Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of the election process.
• Knowledge of accepted business English usage, punctuation, spelling and math.
• Knowledge of office practices, policies, and procedures as they relate to the assigned program.
• Good working knowledge of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and established departmental policies and apply judgment in interpreting and applying procedures.
• Ability to handle customer concerns and complaints respectfully.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks while experiencing multiple interruptions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to remain politically neutral and provide an inclusive, positive voting experience to persons of diverse backgrounds.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.