Absentee Voting Team Member

Assist with various election activities: customer service, assist voters, process absentee ballots, answer phones, provide election information to the public, prepare election materials, and general clerical duties as needed.
 
These are temporary positions; June 18, 2018 through November 16, 2018.
Hours may fluctuate based on operational needs.

Positions are:
Absentee Voting Team Member (13 positions)
Provide customer service and assist voters in absentee ballot process; process applications for absentee ballots, process voted absentee ballots, enter/look up data in the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS), and perform associated clerical work.

• Answer questions regarding election services.
• Assist voters with in-person absentee voting, including translating material for voters as applicable.
• Process absentee ballot requests, completed absentee ballots, and prepare absentee ballots for tabulation.
• Assist in processing returned absentee ballots.
• Assist with any necessary setup and takedown of absentee voting areas.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining absentee voting space(s).
• Screen phone calls, answer and respond to general inquiries or route calls to appropriate personnel, and monitor reception area.
• Provide election-related information to voters on request, by telephone, e-mail, written correspondence and in-person.
• Prepare election materials for distribution.
• Perform a wide range of clerical duties related to election operations which may include, but are not limited to: support of election judge training activities; support of election judge recruitment and scheduling; support roles at various absentee voting locations throughout Minneapolis as necessary; support roles at elections warehouse facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet Minnesota State Election Judge qualifications;

• Eligible to vote in MN;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Able to read, write, and speak English;
• Cannot be a candidate, or the spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling or step-sibling of a candidate on the ballot;
• Or domiciled, either permanently or temporarily, with any candidate on the ballot and;
• Cannot be a candidate in the election.

• Good knowledge of generally accepted business English usage, punctuation, spelling, and math.
• Knowledge of office practices, policies, and procedures as they relate to the assigned department.
• Proficiency on computers, to include word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and established departmental policies and apply judgement in interpreting and applying procedures.
• Customer service/communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
• Comfortable working with and serving a diverse population.
• Able to understand election laws, rules, and procedures.
• Able to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Must remain impartial in conduct and speech.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Ability to be attentive in detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively; be flexible; and work as a team member.