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Elections Administrative Assistant 1
Salary
$28.11 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
55343
Department
Governors Office
Division
ELE-Election Office Anchorage
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/11/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit
Exempt
Range
14
Job Description
The Division of Elections for the State of Alaska is looking for an Administrative Assistant 1 in Anchorage!
What you will be doing:
The Division of Elections is seeking a highly organized and dependable individual to join our Region 2 Elections office in Anchorage. This position provides essential administrative and operational support to the regional office and works closely with election staff, temporary employees, and the public. The Administrative Assistant 1 will assist with the day-to-day operation of the regional office, including organizing and maintaining office supplies and materials, supporting administrative processes, coordinating office needs, and providing customer service to voters and the public. This position will also assist with training and supporting lower-level and temporary employees to ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and consistently. During election periods, this position plays an important role in supporting the increased workload associated with conducting statewide elections. Duties may include assisting with voter registration and election-related administrative activities, maintaining accurate records, responding to inquiries from the public, and helping ensure the office is prepared to meet critical election deadlines. The successful applicant will be expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Division of Elections mission is to ensure public confidence in the electoral process by administering voter registration and elections with the highest level of professional standards, integrity, security, accuracy, and fairness. The Region 2 Elections office provides essential election services to Alaskans in the Anchorage area. The administrative team supports voter registration and election activities while providing professional and responsive service to the public. This position is an important part of the regional office team and will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the successful administration of Alaskas elections.
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
The benefits of joining our team:
This position provides meaningful work in support of Alaskas elections and offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals. The work is varied and fast-paced, particularly during election years, and provides an opportunity to play an important role in ensuring elections are administered accurately, efficiently, and fairly. The Division of Elections offers opportunities to learn about election administration and develop skills in a variety of administrative and operational areas.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located in the Region 2 Elections office in Anchorage. The work environment is professional, collaborative, and fast-paced, with regular interaction with election staff, temporary employees, other state agencies, and members of the public.
During election periods, workload and priorities increase significantly, and the position may be required to work additional hours to meet election-related deadlines.
A successful applicant will have some of the following competencies addressed in their application package:
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services and responds effectively and appropriately to customer needs.
Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Self-Management: Sets realistic goals; displays initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; and demonstrates responsible behavior.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, uses sound judgment, and develops appropriate solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Six months of advanced clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
Six months of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.
Additional Required Information
Cover Letter
A cover letter is not required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
Education
To verify education being used to meet the required minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts may be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview, or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Cherilynn J. Stone
Region II Election Supervisor
(907)522-8683
cherilynn.stone@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/