Elections Aide - Elections

Pima County Elections Department is hiring temporary Elections Aide positions in two areas: Warehouse and Technical.

About the Role

These roles support the preparation, organization, and distribution of election materials in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Elections Aide – Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and remove boxes and materials from shelves and storage bins
• Operate delivery vehicles; safely load and unload supplies
• Use ladders, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment daily
• Pack supply boxes for distribution to vote centers
• Receive, store, inventory, and distribute election supplies
• Collaborate with training staff to set up and break down equipment
• Interact respectfully with the public and office personnel
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and push for extended periods
• Ability to work in hot or cold warehouse conditions for up to 8 hours
• Experience working in an election-related warehouse environment
• Experience performing quality-control checks on supplies and materials
• Ability to drive 16’ and 24’ box trucks

Elections Aide – Technical

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, and operate election equipment
• Utilize computers and related equipment for ballot tabulation
• Multi-task effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Proofread large quantities of ballots for accuracy of design and content
• Read and interpret information to assist poll workers
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, co-workers, and the public
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and push for extended periods
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Flexible schedule with availability to work long days
• Experience with electronic poll book operations
• Ballot-on-demand printing experience
• Strong basic proofreading skills
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Must be available to work on-call as needed and work overtime for extended periods

Essential Functions

This classification may include the following tasks (illustrative only):

• Work in bi-partisan teams to process early ballots for tabulation
• Prepare election supplies and voting machines for delivery to poll locations
• Make minor mechanical repairs on voting equipment
• Load and unload election supplies and other materials
• Transport and receive election ballots, returns, and precinct supplies
• Work in a bi-partisan team to troubleshoot problems on election day
• Provide information to voters concerning the election

Qualifications

• Must be a registered voter with current registration in Pima County
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education may be substituted as determined by the department head

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with office practices
• Experience with math principles
• Experience with written and oral instructions and communication
• Experience with safety procedures for moving supplies
• Experience performing operator-level maintenance on assigned voting equipment
• Experience interpreting street guides or maps

Pay

Hiring Range: $17.04 - $20.03 per hour

Pay Range: $17.04 - $23.02 per hour

Hiring range is an estimate; actual salary offers consider skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with availability to work long days, on-call as needed, and overtime for extended periods.

Licenses and Certifications

• Election Officer Certification & Training Program (required and maintained as dictated by the Arizona Secretary of State’s office)
• Valid driver license required at time of application
• Valid Arizona driver license required at time of appointment
• Successful applicants will undergo a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review

Special Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Some positions may require a satisfactory personal background investigation
• Pre-employment background checks are required, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery
• Constantly observes details at close range
• Frequently remains in a stationary position
• Occasionally moves about inside an office
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping
• Grasping motions
• Hearing in noisy areas and behind themselves
• Speaking in person, on the phone, and on a cell phone
• Vision requirements may include operating a motor vehicle, distinguishing colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision

Working Conditions

Constantly works in an indoor environment.