Job Description

Posting Date

05/14/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $18 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Recorder

About the Position

The Special Elections Board (SEB) Staff will partner with a team member from a different political party to provide services to voters. These services focus on facilitating voting for those confined due to illness or disability. This cross-functional position will also support divisional operations within early voting (Signature Verification, Curing, etc.). The ideal candidate will be adaptable, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be able to learn new tasks quickly.

About Us

As the second-largest voting jurisdiction in the country, the Maricopa County Elections Department serves more than 2.6 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions about selecting local and national leaders and ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States! We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED.

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
• Must complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification
• Must be eligible to vote in Arizona and pass an applicable background screening

Job Contributions

• The teams are paired into bipartisan boards to travel throughout Maricopa County
• Responsible for providing services and assistance to voters who are ill, disabled, or confined to their personal residence or assisted living facility.
• Perform outreach to facilities such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• Assists other divisions of the Recorder’s Office with election duties as needed

Working Conditions

This position requires extensive overtime during periods of heavy workloads.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds for 200 feet
• Some positions may require the use of a County or personal vehicle, which would require a valid driver's license, current auto insurance, a reliable vehicle, and attendance in Maricopa County's Defensive Driving Course
• Mileage reimbursement is available for personal vehicles used during a shift.

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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