Job Description

Posting number: 2026-0035

Department: Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters-Recorder

Job classification: Clerk Recorder Assistant I-Temporary

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Elections, Office and Administrative Support

Nevada County's Elections Department is hiring Clerk Recorder Assistant I-Temporary staff for the Primary Election

Nevada County's Elections Department is hiring Clerk Recorder Assistant I-Temporary staff for the General Election November 3, 2026.

Shift work September 2026 - November 2026

Join an extraordinary Elections department! We are hiring for both office and warehouse positions for the upcoming General Election November 3, 2026. Ideal office assistant candidates are diligent with outstanding customer service skills.

Office assistant duties include:

• Maintaining the voter registration roll including processing affidavits, contacting registrants for additional information, verifying precincts, entering and updating data in the computer.
• Generating reports, notices and labels, maintaining affidavit files, and notifying other counties of new registrants.
• Preparing assembling and distributing publications, notices, sample ballots, ballot cards and other printed materials.
• Answering phones, assisting customers and working with public media to communicate up to date and accurate information regarding voting procedures, rights and regulations.

In addition to the office setting, some positions are working in an Elections warehouse. The ideal candidates are able to stay focused on repetitive tasks and are required to have a valid driver's license.

Warehouse worker duties will include:

• Supporting the Elections office.
• Supply distribution, setting up and tearing down of vote centers countywide.
• Working with sensitive materials and technology.
• Lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.

The Clerk-Recorder Assistant I is the entry-level class in this series. Under close supervision, this position performs a full range of assigned duties related to Elections and the administration of Elections. If you would like to learn how elections work and thrive in an active environment, apply today!

Please note: The schedule for these positions requires additional hours, including some weekends, surrounding peak election periods.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides important programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Supplemental information

Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and at least one year of clerical experience at a level equivalent to the position of Office Assistant II with the County of Nevada.

OR

Associate of Arts/Sciences degree from an accredited college or university.