Elections Assistant - Absentee Mail
Salary
$22.78 - $34.44 Hourly
Location
Downtown Minneapolis
Job Number
26EL840MV008
Closing Date
3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County’s Elections department is seeking to fill several temporary Elections Assistant positions to support the absentee mail team through the 2026 General Election. These positions will primarily consist of data entry, mail out absentee voting support, processing absentee ballots, and other clerical duties as assigned. Elections Assistants must perform duties in a non-partisan manner and be able to use technical and analytical skills to perform a variety of clerical functions. The Elections department is looking for individuals interested in election administration, government processes, and interaction with residents.
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Location and hours:
These positions are located at 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. Occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About these position types:
These are limited duration (temporary) full-time, benefit earning positions with an expected start date of June 1, 2026, with an expected end date of November 28, 2026, and a scheduled break starting August 17 through August 28, 2026.
These positions are internally classified as Office Specialist III.
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In these positions you will:
· Process a high volume of time sensitive election material.
· Perform data entry of absentee ballot applications.
· Issue absentee ballots by mail.
· Review returned absentee ballots to ensure they meet all the legal requirements for being counted.
· Assist with processing and counting absentee ballots.
Need to have:
One of the following:
· Two or more years of office clerical experience.
· Completion of two or more years of post-high school education.
· An approved combination of education (3 semester credits = 1 month) and experience to equal two years or more.
· 18 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
· One year or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Human Services Pathway Training program.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Using the Statewide Voter Registration System.
o Performing data entry from paper and/or electronic documents into a computer system.
o Working with documents that include sensitive information and require careful attention to detail.
o Using Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.
o Using Acrobat Adobe applications.
· Knowledge of:
o Basic policies and procedures related to elections.
o Using different computerized systems/databases.
· Ability to:
o Lift materials up to 25 pounds.
o Follow instructions completely and accurately.
o Work in accordance with Minnesota statutes and rules.
o Understand basic elections policy and procedures.
o Demonstrate teamwork skills working with a diverse group of co-workers.
o Meet daily deadlines.
o Use problem solving techniques to complete daily work.
· Knowledge of election statutes, rules, department policy and procedures.
Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855