Posting Date

09/25/25

Application Deadline

09/30/25

Pay Range

Pay for this position is $17 hourly.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Based on business needs, hours may vary from Part-time to Full-time.

Job Type

Election Workers (Seasonal)

Department

Elections

About the Position

As a Temporary Mail Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process by using the mail-opening machinery to ensure all mail is opened, moved, and processed.

About Us

Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States! Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

This position requires a high school diploma or GED.

Other Requirements

• Must be a registered voter, or have the ability to become a registered voter, in the State of Arizona by the time of hire
• Must pass an applicable background screening
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

We Also Value

• One or more years of postal experience
• One or more years of warehouse experience
• One or more years of moderate computer use experience
• One or more years of election experience
• One or more years of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Utilizes electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to ballot processing
• Stands for a long period while utilizing electronic mail opening machinery to open ballots in bulk prior to ballot processing
• Pushes and pulls 150-pound ballot crates into the ballot processing staging area or secured ballot vault
• Assists other divisions of Elections with their daily functions and activities, along with other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Full-time/Temporary/Overtime / Holiday hours are mandatory during the election cycle
• Requires the ability to stand for extended periods
• Requires upper extremity repetitive motion and pivoting a minimum of 7 pounds
• Requires the ability to review small fonts on hard copy or computer screen
• Must be able to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 7 pounds and carry for 450 feet
• Requires the ability to push/pull a minimum of 150 pounds for 450 feet
• May be required to work outdoors in high temperatures
• Must not engage in any political discussion

Selection Procedure - Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  

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