Election Judge Temp

Overview

The Clerk and Recorder's Office is hiring temporary Election Judges!

Election Judges ensure that elections are accurate, secure, and transparent. They serve at Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) throughout Larimer County, at the Larimer County Counting Facility, or at our Elections Office to assist voters and to perform data entry and ballot transport, scanning, receiving, and counting. To learn more, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/clerk/elections/judges

Most Election Judges work full-time and begin working anywhere from a few days up to a few weeks before and immediately after Election Day. Weekend work is required for many assignments, and Election Judges must be available each day during their assignment. For the 2024 General Election, assignments are available in Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Berthoud, Laporte, Red Feather Lakes, Timnath and Wellington.

Elections would not be possible without Election Judges-apply today!



Responsibilities

Across various assignments, Election Judges:

• Greet and assist voters
• Register voters
  
• Issue ballots
  
• Activate voting sessions on electronic ballot-marking devices
  
• Deliver ballots to Healthcare Facilities
  
• Transport ballot boxes and supplies
  
• Work in the Elections Office performing data entry and answering phones
  
• Receive, sort, and prepare ballot envelopes for counting
  
• Verify signatures of electors on mail ballot envelopes
  
• Process ballots through optical scanners

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Election_Judge_I-III_TEMP

Depending on the position, some of the following abilities and tasks may be required:

• Performing tasks in a busy and stressful environment
  
• Working a long day on Election Day with few breaks (approximately 14 hours)
  
• Follow very specific directions and abide by legal requirements completely
  
• Have knowledge of computers and be able to learn to use the Statewide voter registration system (includes accurately searching, inputting, and retrieving data)

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be a Registered Voter in Colorado
• Not have been convicted of election fraud, any other election offenses, or fraud
• Not a candidate or related to a candidate on the ballot
• Ability to work two to three weeks prior to election day (must be available all days) OR able to work on election day only (Election Day is a minimum of a 14-hour day)
• Ballot Transfer Teams require a valid Driver's license

Benefits

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available. To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits .

Supplemental Information

You can’t be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

This is a temporary position.

This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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