Work the Elections

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El Dorado County Voter Registration & Elections department is seeking individuals to assist in working at a Vote Center and picking up Vote by Mail ballots at various locations throughout the County.

Already an Election Officer?

To work the election and become an Election Officer you must meet the following criteria:

Be at least 18 years of age OR be a high school student that is at least 16 years of age and in good academic standing
A resident of the State of California
Be able to read and write in fluent English
Attend mandatory training classes prior to each election
Have access to transportation

Are you bilingual?

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

Spanish
Chinese

Positions:

Inspectors: Receive a stipend and be available to start working at a Vote Center starting 10 days before Election Day. Inspectors are the leaders/supervisors of the Vote Center and assigned Clerks. They are responsible for knowing how to operate the Vote Center equipment, communicate regularly with the Elections office, and ensure all procedures are being followed.

Receive and check election supplies
Prepare, open, maintain and close the Vote Center each day
Enforce and follow state and federal laws by performing tasks as instructed
Ensure equipment is set-up and operated properly
Assign tasks and breaks
Issue and receive official ballots from the voters
Return ballots and supplies to assigned drop-off site nightly
Attend mandatory training classes at the El Dorado County Voter Registration & Elections office

Clerks: Receive a stipend and can have more of a flexible schedule, including only being able to work on Election Day. A clerk works under the direction of the Inspector.

Prepare, open, maintain and close the Vote Center each day
Enforce and follow state and federal laws by performing tasks as instructed
Issue and receive official ballots from the voters
Attend mandatory training classes at the El Dorado County Voter Registration & Elections office

Ballot Transporters: Receive a stipend. These clerks will travel throughout the County starting 28 days before Election Day in teams of two, pick-up voted Vote by Mail ballots, and deliver the ballots back to the main elections office. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current rate established by the County of El Dorado.

Pick-up Vote by Mail Ballots at various locations throughout El Dorado County
Enforce and follow state and federal laws by performing tasks as instructed and follow proper security procedures
Valid California Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle with proof of insurance
Attend mandatory training classes at the El Dorado County Voter Registration & Elections office

Fill out an application to become an Election Officer in El Dorado County:

Attention High School Students! If you are 16 or 17 years of age and want to work at a Vote Center to earn some extra cash and receive community service hours

For more information or questions contact Karen Garner by email at karen.garner@edcgov.us or by phone at (530) 621-5103.

You may also call (530) 621-7480 or email us at elections@edcgov.us