Temporary Elections Assistant - November 3, 2026 General Election

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About the role

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program seeks Temporary Elections Assistants (TEAs) to support the Registrar of Voters for the upcoming November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election. There are multiple positions available.

The Registrar of Voters ensures a fair electoral process conducted with the highest professionalism, neutrality, and non-partisan decision-making.

The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis. Learn more about TAP.

TAP Benefits

Schedule

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, including weekends and holidays with mandatory overtime. Various processes will be livestreamed during this election. Some assignments may have different schedules or reduced hours during the training period based on operational needs. Employees may occasionally need to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

Examples of essential duties by role:

• Front Counter Customer Service/Runners: Vote-by-mail processing, front counter customer service (assisting voters), managing traffic flow, standing for extended periods, and performing other duties as needed.
• Data Entry/Phones: Entering registration card information, answering incoming phone calls, and communicating election-related information clearly and professionally.
• Ballot Collection: Providing support at Ballot Box Drop-off locations throughout Riverside County. Requires a valid California Driver’s license and willingness to use a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Vote Center Staff: Supporting Vote Center Site Lead and Assistant Lead coverage, including processing voters, time and volunteer management, problem-solving, and closing procedures. All selected candidates must attend a three-week Training Academy.
• Poll Call Center Staff: Recruiting and retaining up to 1,000 volunteers, maintaining reports, entering notes into databases, assisting with pre- and post-election duties, and answering volunteer questions via phone.
• Vote Center Survey Staff: Conducting Vote Center Site Accessibility Surveys, identifying potential Vote Center sites, maintaining reports, and assisting with pre- and post-election duties. Ability to frequently lift up to 30 lbs required.
• Warehouse: Assisting with warehouse operations, including preparing, staging, loading, unloading, storing, and distributing election materials and voting equipment. Duties may include mail preparation, equipment programming, facility coordination, ballot collection, data entry, and maintaining compliance with security procedures. Requires lifting up to 30 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts are required.
• Warehouse Operations: Performing support duties such as mail preparation, pickup/delivery, programming electronic voting equipment, preparing Vote Center supply sets, document storage, and equipment preparation. Requires lifting up to 30 lbs, strong data entry skills, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to adapt to diverse work environments.
• Ballot Counting: Standing and operating ballot counting equipment for extended periods (6-8 hours per day), lifting 10 pounds of ballots repeatedly.
• Ballot Slicing/Opening: Opening vote-by-mail envelopes, extracting ballots, and assisting with the slicing process in a fast-paced environment.
• Ballot Sorters: Sorting vote-by-mail envelopes and operating mail sorting equipment in a fast-paced environment. Requires regular standing and some lifting.
• Ballot Staging: Unfolding vote-by-mail ballots and prepping them for ballot counting.
• Parking Lot: Standing all day to collect ballots from voters driving through the parking lot under EZ Up shelters.
• Traffic Control: Directing vehicles, monitoring ballot boxes, and collecting ballots from voters in vehicles. Requires long periods of standing and working outdoors.
• Verification and Duplicating Ballots: Vote-by-mail verification and duplicating ballots. Requires strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Understanding and following written and oral instructions.
• Performing routine clerical and administrative support tasks.
• Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Operating standard office equipment and basic computer software.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with coworkers and the public.
• Following established policies, procedures, and workplace safety practices.
• Working independently and as part of a team.
• Organizing work, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing assignments and priorities.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by assignment and may include:

• Prolonged sitting or standing.
• Walking, repetitive hand and arm movements (e.g., keyboarding, data entry, sorting).
• Bending, reaching, stooping, or kneeling.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials or equipment (up to 30 lbs, depending on role).
• Using standard office equipment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License may be required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for some roles.
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites and work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts.

For specific questions regarding this position, email Sharlah Harvey at HR-ROV@rivco.org.