Election Warden

About the role

The Town of Scarborough is seeking an Election Warden to oversee municipal elections. There are typically two elections each year. Every four years, there may be three elections due to the presidential election. On Election Day, the Warden must be available for the full day, generally from 5:00 a.m. until approximately 10:00 p.m., with scheduled breaks for provided lunch and dinner.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the law governing voting and counting procedures at the voting place over which the warden has jurisdiction on election day.
• Keep order at all times in and around the voting place.
• Direct that any person who creates a disturbance or otherwise violates the law at the voting place be removed from it and, if necessary, confined until the polls are closed.
• Election clerks at the voting place are under the supervision and control of the warden. The warden may assign their duties for convenience and efficiency and may delegate the warden's ministerial duties to them.

Requirements

• Ability to familiarize and assimilate knowledge of the provisions of the Town Charter, ordinances and State regulations as they relate to the operation of the Clerk's office and Town.
• A high school graduate, with post-secondary courses in accounting, business, and computer technology preferred.
• At least 18 years of age, a registered voter in Cumberland County and not an officer of a municipal committee of a political party.
• Prior experience in a municipal environment preferred.

Qualifications

In lieu of the above, any equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered at the discretion of the Town.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

This part-time position is expected to work up to 8 days per year.

Schedule

Full-time during election periods, part-time between elections.

Contact Information

All job applicants are required to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/townofscarborough/onlineapp/

For additional information call 207.730.4020 or email kbarth@scarboroughmaine.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses. The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 off the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors. Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south.

Location

The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.