Hennepin County’s Elections department is seeking to fill several temporary Elections Assistant positions to administer in-person absentee/early voting through the 2026 General Election. These positions will be a part of the support staff group that will assist with absentee/early voting and will consist of a mix of data entry, customer service, and other clerical duties as assigned to support program areas throughout the Elections department. Elections Assistants must perform duties in a non-partisan manner and be able to provide excellent customer service, use technical and analytical skills, and perform a variety of clerical and administrative functions.<br><br>The Elections department is looking for individuals who are interested in election administration, government processes, and interaction with residents.<br><br>Candidates bilingual in English and Somali, Spanish, Oromo, Hmong, American, or Universal Sign Language are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual duties and pay.<br><br><span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: black;"><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a </span><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">$500<span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span></strong></span><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">referral bonus. For more information visit </span><a href="https://www.hennepin.us/jobs/employee-referral-program" style="color: inherit;text-decoration: underline;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.hennepin.us/jobs/employee-referral-program">employee referral program</a><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">.</span><br><br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Find us </span><a href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/hennepincountycareerfairs" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-ht/p/hennepincountycareerfairs" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/hennepincountycareerfairs" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important;"><strong>here</strong></a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">at upcoming career fairs!</span></span><br><br><strong>Location and hours:</strong><br>These positions are performed onsite at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and are subject to change based on business need. Occasional evening and weekend hours will be required. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.</span><span style="color: inherit;"><br><em>  <br></em></span><div style="text-align: left;"><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">About the position type:<br style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">These are limited duration (temporary) full-time, benefit earning positions. These positions will start May 17, 2026, with an expected end date of January 15, 2027.</span><br>These positions are internally classified as Office Specialist III.</div><p style="margin-top: 0.0in;margin-right: 0.0in;margin-bottom: 0.0in;margin-left: 0.0in;">Click <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/classspecs/49423?keywords=office%20specialist%20III&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/classspecs/49423?keywords=office%20specialist%20III&pagetype=classSpecifications">here</a> to view the job classification specification.</p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><strong>In these positions you will:</strong><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li>Perform data entry of absentee ballot applications/early voting certificates for in-person voters.</li><li>Review returned absentee ballot envelopes to ensure they meet all the legal requirements for being processed and counted.</li><li>Perform quality control checks.</li><li>Answer questions from voters on basic election information and procedures.</li><li>Perform post-election tasks including election day registration data entry and election day materials return and retention.</li><li>Support department program areas as needed.</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Need to have:</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of the following:</div><ul><li><div style="text-align: left;">Two or more years of office clerical experience.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">Completion of two or more years of post-high school education.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">An approved combination of education (3 semester credits = 1 month) and experience to equal two years or more.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">18 months or more of office clerical experience and completion of the <a href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/pathways" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/#pathways" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" rel="noopener noreferrer">Office Specialist Pathway Training program</a>.</div></li><li><div style="text-align: left;">One year or more of office clerical experience and completion of the <a href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/hennepin-county-careers-hT/p/pathways" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hennepin.attract.neogov.com/#pathways" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" rel="noopener noreferrer">Human Services Pathway Training program</a>.<br><br></div></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Nice to have:</strong><ul><li>Experience: <ul><li>Using the Statewide Voter Registration System.</li><li>Performing data entry from paper and/or electronic documents into a computer system.</li><li>Providing in-person customer service.</li><li>Working with Microsoft Office applications.<br><span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: left;text-indent: 0.0px;"> </span></li></ul></li><li>Ability to: <ul><li>Follow instructions completely and accurately.</li><li>Work in accordance with Minnesota statutes and rules.</li><li>Understand basic elections policy and procedures. </li><li>Demonstrate teamwork skills working with diverse groups of people.</li><li>Work in a non-partisan manner at all times.</li><li>Work independently and meet daily deadlines.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service.</li><li>Use problem solving techniques to complete daily work.</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge of:<ul><li>Basic policies and procedures related to elections. </li><li>Using different computerized systems/databases. </li></ul></li></ul></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Candidates with fluency in another language </strong><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties. </strong></div><br><div style="text-align: left;"><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">About the department: <br></strong>Hennepin County Elections works with partners at the federal, state, and local level to provide voting services to over one million eligible county residents in over 400 polling places throughout the county. Program areas include voter registration, absentee voting, voter education and engagement, local election clerk training, voting technology, election day operations, results reporting and certification, recounts and audits, candidate filing, campaign finance reporting, violation investigations, and elections data stewardship.</div><span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><br><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">About Hennepin County:<br style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that </span><span data-ogsb="yellow" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">eliminate </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at </span><a href="https://bridge.hennepin.us/" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://bridge.hennepin.us/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: underline !important;">The Bridge</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">(login as Guest).</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the </span><span data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="yellow" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">elimination </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Your future. Made here.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong>Watch this </strong></span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgakMQ4qTJA" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" style="color:inherit; text-decoration: underline !important;"><span style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">video</span></a></strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong> for application best practices and tips. </strong></span><br><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true">Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a reference and criminal background check.</span><br><br><span style="font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;color: rgb(0,0,0);"><strong>If you have any questions, please contact:</strong></span><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"><br style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;"></strong><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-pasted="true">Talent Acquisition division<br>Hennepin County Human Resources department</span><span style="font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>Submit a request at <a href="https://hc-hrsc.powerappsportals.us/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2F" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hc-hrsc.powerappsportals.us/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2F" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline !important;">hennepin.us/ask-hr</a> or 612-348-7855</span>