Election Assistant

Election Assistant

Salary

$21.30 - $35.59 Hourly

Location

2122 Building - Olmsted County Campus, MN

Job Type

Provisional Full-Time

Department

Property Records & Licensing

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Union

TEMP

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Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.

Join us, and youll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

THIS IS A PROVISIONAL, TEMPORARY POSITION FROM AUGUST 2026 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2026.

Starting salary range $21.30 to $23.61.

High school graduation, G.E.D, or foreign education equivalent to a US High School Diploma.

OR

Experience equivalent to six (6) months of experience in a customer-focused position.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid drivers license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Must complete training required by law within thirty (30) days of employment.

Nature of Work

Under supervision, assists with Olmsted County's election process. Provides customer service to voters in person and via mail. Answers phone calls, directs the public to polling places, monitors supplies, and answers questions. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Assists voters with the absentee voting process.
• Performs clerical duties including customer service, filing, answering phone calls and data entry to support the election process.
• Assists on Election Day by answering questions, monitoring supplies, and directing traffic.
• Processes absentee records on a statewide system.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for Election Day.
• Assists with election judge training.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the election process.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Skill in the use of office equipment.
• Skill in interpersonal communication.
• Skill in the use of basic business math.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to use computers and related software programs.
• Ability to resolve customer concerns and complaints respectfully.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

Function:

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

X

In Vehicle

X

Sitting

X

Standing, walking, reaching

X

Crouching

X

Pulling, climbing, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crawling

X

Pushing up to 75 pounds

X

Lifting up to 45 pounds

X

Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry

X

Talking, hearing

X

Close and distance vision

X

Color vision, Accommodation

X

Depth perception, field of vision

X

Medium effort (exert up to 50 pounds of force)

X

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Considerations

• This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
• Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.

No benefits for positions less than one year duration and less than .50 full-time equivalency (FTE).

01

I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.

• I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score which may make me ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.

02

You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Election Assistant position. Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience.

• High school graduation, G.E.D., or foreign education equivalent to a US High School Diploma.
• Experience equivalent to six (6) months of experience in a customer-focused position.
• No related education and/or experience as listed above.

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you completed the Administrative Office Professional Certification pathway through the Hawthorne Education Center?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of paid or volunteer election experience do you have (do not include personal voting as experience).

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• 5 or more years

06

How many years of experience you have providing customer service as a primary function of your job?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• 5 or more years

07

How many years of experience you have performing administrative support work including answering phone calls and data entry as a primary function of your job?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2
• More than 2 years, but less than 3
• More than 3 years, but less than 4
• More than 4 years, but less than 5
• 5 or more years

Required Question

Employer Olmsted County

Address 151 4th Street SE

Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710

Phone 507-328-7700

Website http://www.olmstedcounty.gov