Voter Records Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

About the role

In preparation for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal clerk positions in the Voter Records division. This position will assist the Department with ensuring proper maintenance and delivery of voter data, services, and programs. This position requires the capacity to work on several tasks simultaneously, attentiveness to detail and accuracy, and a strong work ethic conducive to maintaining strict standards of voter data maintenance.

Responsibilities

• assist with maintaining an accurate and complete voter roll
• conduct ongoing voter file maintenance and validation tasks
• process affidavits of registration and updates to existing voter records
• process messages in VoteCal, a centralized, statewide database that serves as the official system of record for storing and managing voter records throughout the 58 counties in California
• process state and local petitions, nomination papers, and signature-in-lieu of filing fee forms
• assist with analyzing and resolving complex voter registration issues
• assist with facilitating voter programs and services designed to enfranchise residents and encourage participation
• assist with the set-up and storage of signage, ballots, and voting equipment for the Voting Center
• serve voters at the City Hall Voting Center, which opens 29 days before every election
• conduct signature review on vote-by-mail and provisional ballots
• conduct outreach to voters whose ballot or registration requires corrective action
• assist as a phone bank coordinator in the Election Center on Election Day
• assist with other election-related functions, as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail. Substitution: Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program, or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours), or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.

Desired Skills

• Bilingual skills in Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, or Vietnamese
• Computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, internet research, and database knowledge
• Experience with data entry or data mining
• Ability to adapt and learn new subject matter and procedures in a short period of time
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail, to complete tasks within tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to follow written and verbal instructions, and work on multiple simultaneous projects
• Flexibility, tolerance, and stamina for tedious tasks and long hours during peak election times

Schedule

This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. The Department anticipates that the assignment will begin between October 19 and October 26, 2026, and continue through approximately November 13, 2026. Work will be on site at the Department of Elections Office at City Hall, San Francisco, California. Work hours will vary widely in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range from 20 to 40 hours per week. The person in this position must be available to work overtime during the week and on weekends, as necessary, especially during the post-election period. Overtime hours are paid at 1.5 the hourly rate.

Pay

$32.1625 per hour

To be considered for the position, applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. September 4, 2026. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Elections Hiring Team at elections.careers@sfgov.org.