Election Worker - Office Specialist (Extra Help, Seasonal)

Full Job Description

The San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division is seeking seasonal Election Worker – Office Specialists to assist in the upcoming June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the election process!

The Elections Division is an exciting, fast-paced environment, especially as elections approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a group of dynamic, well-organized, and highly efficient individuals committed to the democratic process. More information about the organization is available on the Elections Division website www.smcacre.gov.

We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals for temporary, full-time positions in one of the following areas:

Vote Center Support

• Assist with front desk duties by answering phones, greeting members of the public, aiding voters.
• Update and maintain documentation related to personnel recruitment, training, scheduling and Vote Center locations.
• Schedule and prepare for unit activities including representative interviews, representative onboarding and training sessions, and site visits.
• Assist in coordinating training schedules.
• Support Vote Center operations by receiving time sheets, monitoring computer systems, organizing post-election feedback and statistic collection.
• May assist with other unit activities as time permits.

Onboarding Support

• Assist with onboarding of new employees.
• Perform a variety of support work, maintain various files, create reports, review materials for accuracy, completeness and compliance with departmental policies and regulations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer and software use, strong communication and organizational skills.
• Additional related duties may be assigned.

The Election Worker – Office Specialist is classified as an Office Specialist. The hourly wage for this position starts at: $31.61. Overtime is expected for most positions.

This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis. Extra help hours are dependent on the business needs of the department and therefore work hours may vary from week to week. Extra help employees shall not exceed 1,040 hours of work per fiscal year. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment.

Qualifications

Office Specialist candidates will have strong organizational abilities, computer proficiency, and attention to detail. Good candidates will also prioritize work, learn new tasks quickly, and understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Most positions require working overtime, including long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays. Any authorized time worked more than 40 hours in the workweek shall be considered overtime and shall be compensable at the rate of one and one-half (1-1/2) times the overtime worked. The selected individuals must be available for the entire employment period until the completion of their assignment.

The last anticipated day of employment will be ten days after Election Day which is June 12, 2026. Visit smcvote.gov or follow us on X @smcvote for updates on election schedules.

Additional Information

This is an extra-help recruitment. Anyone may apply. Computer access is available for free at any San Mateo County Library.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ELECTIONS DIVISION OR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. The Elections Division will contact you by phone or email if your qualifications meet the current needs.

Because these are full-time (temporary) positions, candidates whose applications indicate they are currently employed in a full-time capacity will not be contacted. However, if you are currently employed and would like to be considered, please indicate how you could meet the required work schedule given your current employment in the supplemental questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that this recruitment includes one-day hiring events conducted online, featuring on-the-spot interviews. To participate, you must submit your application as instructed above. If your application passes the initial screening, a recruiter will provide you with the option to register for one of the hiring events listed below. If you pass the interview, you will be responsible for bringing a valid photo ID, social security card, and completed Live Scan form to the office and then visiting an approved Live Scan location.