Posting Date

04/20/26

Application Deadline

04/25/26

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

Temporary

Department

Elections

About the Position

The Temporary Election Services Office Assistant for the Candidate Services division will support County candidate filings, as well as a broad range of customer-focused administrative duties, lobby management, 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
• 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

• 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/or job-related experience may substitute for the required 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 the 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

• Requires Full-time/Temporary/Holiday/Overtime work during the election cycle and the ability to work evenings and weekends
• Requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods and upper extremity repetitive motion
• Requires the ability to lift 20 pounds floor-to-shoulder, lift 20 pounds floor-to-waist, carry a minimum of 20 pounds a distance of 100 feet, and push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds a distance of 200 feet
• Must not engage in any political discussion
• Requires the use of Microsoft Office Tools (Office, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Bookings), Adobe Acrobat, election management software, the voter registration database, imprinting scanners, document printers, and a desk phone

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 [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

 

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