Elections Clerk

Elections Clerk

Salary

$25.34 Hourly

Location

Waukegan, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03009

Department

County Clerk

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary Grade

Hourly.5

• Description
• Benefits

General Description

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

The Elections Clerk falls under the Elections Division of the Office of the Lake County Clerk and supports all election related activities. The Elections Clerk reports to the Director of Election unless assigned to a department within the Elections Division and will be responsible in supporting that respective departments' scope of responsibilities. Departments within the Elections Division include Voter Services, Information Technology & Warehouse, and Election Judge.

Essential Functions

• Answer and direct incoming calls or e-mails to proper department within the County Clerk's Office.
• Assist voters and constituents with questions and direct to proper online information or resources.
• Communicate with general public and supply moderate technical information that require interpretation of statutes.
• Data entry management of election related databases and software.
• Process and archive voter-related forms or requests.
• Accurately and efficiently process and/or oversee assigned election related tasks.
• Scheduling of activities and work orders.
• Coordinate with relevant internal and external stakeholders on related tasks.
• Represent the County Clerk's Office in public and community events.
• Support Vote by Mail, Early Voting, Election Day, and post-Election activities as determined by County Clerk Administration.
• Support general office operations as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Knowledge of basic computing including moderate working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to follow direction and complete tasks with little to moderate level of supervision.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and members of the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise absolute discretion in all Clerk's Office duties.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during peak election season.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties as outlined above.
• Valid Driver's License, if operating a County Clerk fleet vehicle.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires primary sedentary work in an office environment including standing or walking for brief periods of time.
• If assigned to a warehouse role, requires primary physical work in a warehouse environment.
• May exert up to 35 lbs of force for minimal to moderately periods of time - especially during election season.
• During election season, may require long hours, and periods of standing or walking for moderate to high periods of time.
• Some dexterity in operating election and office equipment.

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours, and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

The County offers an extensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, and so much more! Below are resources for the Countys current benefits.

You can find additional details on our benefits at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/lake-county-illinois-recruitment-sm/p/benefits and https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2678/Current-Employees.

Employer Lake County

Department County Clerk Address 18 N County

Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Phone 847-377-2700

Website http://www.lakecountyil.gov