Elections Assistant - Absentee Ballot Count Team
OPENING DATE: 09/10/20
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
JOB TYPE: Full-time
LOCATION: Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota
DEPARTMENT: Resident and Real Estate Services
THE POSITION
Hennepin County's Resident and Real Estate Services (RRES) Department is seeking applicants to fill seasonal Elections Assistant - Absentee Ballot Count Team positions in preparation for the state general election (11/3/2020). The Elections Assistants must be non-partisan and be able to provide excellent customer service, use technical and analytical skills, and perform a variety of administrative functions. RRES is looking for individuals interested in election administration and government processes.
Elections Assistants will assist staff in processing returned absentee ballot envelopes and processing and counting of absentee ballots for the state general election.
About the position type:
These positions are seasonal, temporary, limited-duration, non-benefit earning with a timeframe of October 19, 2020 to November 10, 2020.
Location and hours:
These positions are located at the 701 Building located at 701 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours will vary during regular business hours Monday through Friday, with possible overtime as needed and assigned.
In these positions, you will:
- Process a high volume of time sensitive election material.
- Review returned absentee ballots to ensure they meet the requirements to be counted.
- Open and process absentee materials for a three-week period.
- Record statistics related to absentee ballots that have been processed.
- Duplicate UOCAVA ballots onto standard ballot stock to be counted.
- Count absentee ballots.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- One year or more of office clerical experience (or part time experience equal to two or more years of full-time experience).
- Completion of one or more years of post-high school education.
- An approved combination of education (3 semester credits = 1 month) and experience to equal one year or more.
- Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Office Specialist Pathway Training program.
- Six months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the Healthcare Clerical Pathway Training program.
Nice to have:
- Experience working in elections or local government.
- Experience working accurately on a repetitive task.
- Ability to:
- Follow instructions completely and accurately.
- Work in accordance with Minnesota statutes and rules.
- Work with a diverse group of team members.
- Understand basic elections policy and procedures.
- Meet daily deadlines.
- Use problem solving techniques to complete daily work.
- Use a computer, with a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
About the department:
Employees of the Resident and Real Estate Services Department play an integral part in making Hennepin County a great organization; one that provides taxpayers and citizens with easily accessible and time saving services they need while leading the way in implementing e-government solutions. Hennepin County Service Centers are located throughout Hennepin County to provide accurate and expedient licensing, recording, and other taxpayer services.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/employees.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist I.
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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis as needs arise.