ELECTION JUDGES (Temporary Position)

Isanti County is Hiring Election Judges for the Upcoming Election Season

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Position: Election Judges (Temporary Position)
Department: Finance and Property Services
Location: Cambridge, MN
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Varies, as needed; typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Work Setting: On-site; regular in-person attendance required
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation: Non-Union

This is a temporary, part-time, non-union, non-benefit eligible position. Employment shall not exceed 67 working days in a calendar year. This position will work from approximately the end of June 2026 through mid-August 2026, and/or from approximately mid-September 2026 through mid-November 2026.

This position requires applicants to declare their major political party affiliation, if they are affiliated with a major political party in Minnesota. If applicants are not affiliated with a major political party, they must state they are unaffiliated with a major political party. However, the ability of applicants to serve without major political party affiliation will be limited due to party balance requirement in conducting position duties.

Compensation

• $15.00 per hour

Application Requirements
Applicants must complete all of the online application, including the Work Experience and Education sections. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Posting Details

• Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
• Application Deadline: Open until filled
• Equal Opportunity Employer: AA/EEO

General Definition of Work
Performs work serving on the county absentee ballot boards and performs administrative or clerical duties related to absentee ballots and elections. Work is performed according to established guidelines, state laws and regulations, and general instructions from the department. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer/Auditor-Treasurer and/or Elections Coordinator.

Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Serves on the county absentee ballot boards.
• Examines absentee ballot return envelopes and determines whether the envelope meets the acceptance criteria in accordance with Minnesota statutes, rules, and guidelines.
• Processes absentee ballots including opening the return envelopes and counting the absentee ballots.
• Performs other related Election Judge duties as assigned or as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• State of Minnesota eligibility requirements to serve as an Election Judge.
• Declaration of major party affiliation if individual is affiliated with a major political party in Minnesota OR a statement the individual is unaffiliated with a major political party in Minnesota.
• Currently certified as an Election Judge or able to become certified as an Election Judge.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Minnesota election processes, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of data privacy practices, procedures, and ability to maintain confidential documents and information.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to complete assigned duties with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read a manual and apply its procedures to a work situation.
• Ability to operate and maintain election equipment.
• Ability to read a manual and apply its procedures to assigned work.
• Ability to complete assigned work with accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county officials and department heads, employees, other governmental employees, election service providers, Election Judges, and the public.
• Regular and timely work attendance.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements and Activity
This work requires the frequent exertion of 25 pounds of force and the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting.

Sensory Requirements
Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Sensory Utilization
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.

Environmental Conditions
Work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

The statements in this class description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
A fully completed Isanti County Online Application must be received by Human Resources.

The application will be evaluated in a Training and Experience Assessment worth 100 points. Veterans Preference will be applied in accordance with Minnesota law. A top group of qualified applicants will be invited to the interview process.

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a background investigation including a criminal history search. Costs of the background will be paid for by Isanti County.

Mission
Working Together to Deliver Quality Services that are Valued by the
Community, Today and For Generations to Come.