Vote Center Clerk

Introduction

Make Democracy Happen - Join our Vote Center Team

The Placer County Elections Office is seeking temporary extra-help Vote Center Clerks for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election and November 3, 2026 General Election.

Vote Center Clerks are responsible for a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to responding to questions from the public regarding general voting information, assisting with the opening setup, daily operations, and closing of the Vote Center, and issuing ballots and assisting voters with various needs.

Vote Center Clerks will be required to attend a mandatory training.

For the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election, Vote Centers will be open for voting for either a 4 or 11-day voting period. Depending on which you are assigned to, you will either be required to work from Saturday, May 23, 2026, through Tuesday, June 2, 2026, or from Saturday, May 30, 2026, through Tuesday, June 2, 2026. You must be able to work either all eleven or all four days.

For the November 3, 2026 General Election, Vote Centers will be open for voting for either a 4 or 11-day voting period. Depending on which you are assigned to, you will either be required to work from Saturday, October 24, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3, 2026, or from Saturday, October 31, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You must be able to work either all eleven or all four days.

Placer County is also currently accepting applications for Vote Center Inspector and Vote Center Judge. To be eligible for more than one level in the series, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment.

Vote Center Inspector 2026-11858-01 Vote Center Judge 2026-11859-01 Vote Center Clerk 2026-11860-01

Individuals who will be volunteering as part of a service club do not need to submit an application for Vote Center Inspector, Vote Center Judge, and/or Vote Center Clerk. Please reach out to your service club contact for more information about signing up to volunteer.

POSITION INFORMATION

To work the election, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 18 years of age or a minimum of 16 years of age if participating in the Student Poll Worker Program
• Be a registered voter in the State of California or a permanent legal resident of the United States
• Be able to read and write in fluent English
• Be able to attend a mandatory training prior to the election
• Prior to the date of hire, applicants may be required to undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice and pre-employment physical.

Are you bilingual? The County of Placer is actively recruiting bilingual Vote Center Clerks to serve their communities. We need your help if you are fluent in English and any of the following languages:

• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Punjabi

Vote Center Clerks who are designated to use a second language in the normal course and scope of work will be required to successfully complete the Foreign Language Proficiency exam to receive five percent (5) bilingual pay.

DEFINITION

Unclassified

To perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the administrative clerical and document processing functions at assigned Vote Center, receive and process information relevant to County elections and voter registration, and perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level classification in the Vote Center class series. Task assignments are generally routine, may be easily learned with training, and do not require continuous supervision.

In this classification, work on an extra-help only basis and as such cannot work more than 1000 hours in a fiscal year nor are they eligible to be transitioned into a permanent full-time position. Assigned tasks are performed on an as-needed basis, usually during peak work periods generated by preparatory and subsequent activities related to elections.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from higher-level Vote Center or Elections division staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Respond to questions from the public regarding general voting information
• Assist with the opening setup, daily operations, and closing of the Vote Center
• Direct voter traffic to promote efficiency and keep lines moving
• Issue ballots and assist voters with various needs
• Support the public by providing requested forms and assisting with their completion
• Review and verify voter information using the voter registration database
• Perform routine tasks such as filing, sorting, and filling envelopes with voting material
• Perform a variety of assigned tasks in preparation for election vote counting
• Enforce and follow state and federal laws by following procedures and performing tasks as instructed
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, and the public using principles of good customer service
• Perform related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience
• Some work or voluntary experience including public contact which provides the knowledge and abilities required above is desired
• Training
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance

Required License or Certificate

May need to possess a valid drivers license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Basic office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Basic mathematical calculations
• Customer service principles and practices
• Procedures for maintaining inventory records

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of assignment, read, understand, identify, interpret, analyze, explain, apply, and recall practices, policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to elections and Vote Center operations
• Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks, focus on a single task for long periods, work with frequent interruptions, work under time pressure, and complete a high volume of tasks and maintain awareness of safety at all times
• Sit at a desk and/or stand at counter for long periods, intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and twist to set up and operate Vote Center equipment, perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation, speak, use a telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate or to enter/retrieve data from a computer
• See and hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions, lift moderate weight, review and verify documents related to elections operations, perform routine mathematical calculations, verify data for accuracy and compliance in election processes, respond to requests and inquiries from the public, maintain security and confidentiality of restricted information, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner, communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, work prolonged hours, holidays, and weekends, establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.

For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph, and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited, and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion, will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled, regardless of the following characteristics:

• Gender, including gender identity and expression
• Sexual orientation
• Race, including traits associated with race, which include but are not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists
• Color
• Ancestry
• Religion, including creed and belief
• National origin
• Citizenship
• Primary language
• Immigration status
• Physical disability, including HIV and AIDS
• Mental disability
• Medical condition, including cancer or genetic characteristics
• Information
• Age 40 or over
• Marital status
• Military and/or veteran status
• Sex, including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions
• Reproductive health decision-making
• The persons use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace
• Political orientation

Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Bethany Clinkenbeard, Administrative Technician, at bclinkenbeard@placer.ca.gov or at 530-886-4669.