Job Description

Posting number: 2025-0182

Department: Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters-Recorder

Job classification: Clerk Recorder Assistant II-Temporary

Posting type: Open

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

Come join an extraordinary Elections department! In this role you will perform clerical duties related to Elections administration. These duties include:

• Maintaining the voter registration roll including processing affidavits, contacting registrants for additional information, verifying precincts, and entering and updating data in the computer
• Generating reports, notices and labels; maintaining affidavit files; and notifying other counties of new registrants
• Assisting candidates in filing for election and helping ensure the documentation associated with an election is completed
• 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

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, processing of official documents, and filing of legal documents.

A Clerk-Recorder Assistant II, under general supervision, performs the full range of assigned duties requiring knowledge of elections and the administration of elections, processing of official documents, and filing of legal documents.

This job is ideal for someone who is comfortable with computers and has a variety of social media products knowledge, who has a high attention to detail, and is phenomenal at working with the public. If you would like to learn how elections work and enjoy a fast paced 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.