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Temporary Election Services Office Assistant

Maricopa County
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
510 South 3rd Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2026
Posting Date 01/08/26 Application Deadline 01/11/26 Pay Range Pay for this position is $17 hourly. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Election Workers (Seasonal) Department Elections About the Position The Temporary Election Services Office Assistant for the Candidate Services division will support County candidate filings. Responsibilities include a range of customer-focused administrative duties, lobby management tasks, and counting signatures. This role is crucial for helping candidates and stakeholders navigate the filing process. About Us Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of 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! Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and 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 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Six (6) months of clerical and/or customer service experience in a public-facing office or lobby setting High school diploma or GED An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for therequired experience on a year-for-year basis Other Requirements Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by time of hire Must pass an applicable background screening Must be able to work overtime as necessary We Also Value One or more years of clerical and/or customer service experience in a public-facing office or lobby setting One or more years of administrative support experience Job Contributions Provides customer service to candidates and candidate representatives Explains procedures and policies, and assists guests with filing the proper paperwork in a timely manner Accepts, verifies completion of candidate nomination forms, and counts signatures Performs data entry of candidate names and signature totals Files paperwork and updates lists for each file to maintain organized records Maintains visitor logs, greets visitors, and manages visitor flow and wait time Scans and files digital records Provides general information to the public and answers phone calls Assists with other daily functions and activities of the Candidate Services Division, and other job duties as assigned Working Conditions Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Overtime is mandatory during the election cycle Ability to work evenings and weekends Ability to sit or stand for extended periods Upper extremity repetitive motion Ability to lift 20 pounds floor-to-shoulder Ability to lift 20 pounds floor-to-waist, carrying a minimum of 20 pounds a distance of 100 feet Ability to push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds a distance of 200 feet Must not engage in any political discussion Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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. Apply Now!