Temporary Elections Clerk

Under direct supervision, the Elections Clerk will complete data entry and other clerical tasks as assigned by Blue Earth County Elections Administrators related to any Special, Primary, and General elections. Duties may include but are not limited to: data entry into the statewide voter registration system, filing and sorting of papers and materials, completion of elections cycle tasks, and other duties as assigned. The Elections Clerk position is a temporary position authorized for up to 67 days.The following list is illustrative of the duties to be completed by the Elections Clerk but are not exhaustive. Other duties will be completed as assigned or apparent.

1. Enter data into statewide voter registration system: Maintains voter registration file for all voters. Assists with posting election history into the statewide voter registration system. Assists with voter registration records. Assists maintaining the voter registration file for all active and inactive voters. Inputs relevant information into the computer for current and accurate statistical reports.
2. Assist with other election-related services leading up to, on, and after Election Days. Assists with absentee, mail balloting and early voting. Accepts or rejects ballots as part of Absentee Ballot Board. Inputs relevant information into the computer for current and accurate statistical reports.
3. File and sort elections-related materials: Organizes, sorts, and files voter registration applications, ballots, and other election related materials.
4. Complete other election-related tasks as assigned or apparent. Assists with other election-related services leading up to, on and after Election Day. Prepares supplies for Election Days activities and for storage after Election Days.
5. Communicates and interacts effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and customers.
6. Promotes a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma / GED.

Conditions of Employment:

• Access to reliable transportation and be able to travel to and from locations which may not be accessible by public transportation for duties related to the position.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must comply with all federal and state laws and organizational and departmental policies and regulations.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to county policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Variable and flexible schedule as determined between the employee and the supervisor. The employee will work between 6 to 40 hours per week depending on workload. Hours are generally between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours may be required. Hours of work are structured to meet service demands and the needs of the public served.

Employment Type: Seasonal