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OVERVIEW

This Work Matters!

Do you wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the county elections office Do you want to be a part of Election Day and make a difference for thousands of county voters Multnomah County is looking for exceptional employees to expand our pool of temporary on-call Elections Workers. We are hiring to fill positions in every area of conducting elections.

Multnomah County Elections Division conducts all local city county state and federal elections for Multnomah County. Our mission is to uphold a reputation for transparent accurate accessible and accountable elections. The Elections Division takes an equity-focused approach to remove barriers to voter access and ensure every voice has the opportunity to be heard. We are fortunate to have dedicated Elections Workers who have served for years and who come back election after election but we need additional workers to add to our pool of on-call employees.

Here are just some of the reasons to become a Multnomah County On-Call Elections Worker:

• Youll play a vital role in the democratic process.
• Youll get involved and assist voters in a nonpartisan and unbiased way.
• Youll have the opportunity to participate in the electoral process on the other side of the ballot.
• Youll be part of the nationally recognized exceptional work of the Multnomah County Elections Division team.
• Youll work right alongside dedicated elections staff members who share a passion for the elections process.
• You are fluent in another language and want to help serve voters that are non-English speaking.
• Youll meet new people.
• Youll earn extra money.
• And its a great opportunity to help people serve your community and have fun doing it!

Watch our video about Multnomah County Elections to learn more.

The roles and responsibilities of On-Call Elections Workers vary and are stated below in detail. These positions will perform a variety of duties necessary to support the administration of the General Primary and Special Elections in Multnomah County. Specific job duties will vary based on the needs of the Elections Division. Training is provided to perform assigned work.

On-Call Elections Worker Position Descriptions:
The following positions are available for an Elections Worker to be assigned to. Please read each positions description to understand the responsibilities and duties of the position.

1. Election Board position:
You will open and prepare ballots to be counted. The work is not physically demanding but is fast-paced repetitive and requires attention to detail. Approximate length of employment is 6 - 7 days. Election Day work schedule is generally mid afternoon and will extend past midnight. Physical requirements include good manual dexterity the ability to perform repetitive motions the ability to sit for long periods and the ability to inspect and face ballots at close range.

2. OPEX Operators
Members in this team will operate a high speed letter opener to retrieve ballots from envelopes submitted by voters. You will be responsible for tracking and recording your work on datasheets in addition to performing ballot retrieval duties which can be repetitive and mid-to fast-paced. Attention to detail is therefore important. Approximate length of employment is 8 days. We will be scheduling training on how to operate the OPEX as well as on how to track work on datasheets. Shifts are eight hours and a typical work day begins at 7:30 AM and ends by 4:00 PM. Election Day hours extend past midnight so start time is typically in the late afternoon. The OPEX team works approximately eight days per election.

3. Data Entry position:
You will assist with data entry of Voter Registration Cards and verify signatures on ballots and petitions. This position requires computer experience and data entry skills. Length of employment may be 2 - 7 weeks depending on work volume and may require overtime. Election Day work schedule involves late hours generally past midnight. Physical requirements include good manual dexterity the ability to perform repetitive motions the ability to sit for long periods and good near vision.

4. Customer Service position:
You will assist in helping customers at the front counter and answering phones. Some customer service experience is helpful. Length of employment may be 1 - 3 weeks depending on work volume. Election Day work schedule may extend to approximately 9:00 pm. Physical requirements include the ability to stand or sit for long periods the ability to speak effectively good hearing and good near and mid-range vision.

If you are interested in this position and are fluent in one or more of our supported languages (English Spanish Vietnamese Chinese Russian Ukrainian or Somali) please make sure to include your language(s) in your application and choose this position when applying.

5. Runner position:
Bi-partisan teams of employees will deliver ballots to the Elections Office from 30 official ballot drop sites located throughout the county. Requires some lifting and a valid drivers license. Multnomah County will provide the vehicles. Approximate length of employment is 3 - 4 days including one Saturday. Election Day work schedule may extend to 10:00 pm. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry moderate weight (15-30 pounds) the ability to pull push reach bend kneel and crouch good manual dexterity good hearing the ability to operate motorized equipment the ability to stand or sit for long periods and the ability to perform repetitive motions.

6. Ballot Counting position:
You will operate ballot tally equipment and/or various ballot processing functions. Approximate length of employment is 1 - 5 days. May involve working a night shift and weekends. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry moderate weight (15-30 pounds) good manual dexterity the ability to stand for long periods and the ability to perform repetitive motions.

7. Sorter Assistant position:
You will assist in the Elections Office with running the high speed sorter moving trays of ballots between sorter and storage carts alphabetizing challenged ballots by last name facing ballots as they come into the building and other duties as assigned. Approximate length of employment is 5 - 7 days. Election Day schedules can involve late hours generally past midnight. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry moderate weight (15-45 pounds) good manual dexterity good hearing the ability to stand and walk for long periods and the ability to perform repetitive motions.

8. Voter Assistance Team (VAT) position:
You will provide assistance to voters at the Elections Office or in the voters residence. Generally these voters are elderly have some type of disability or have difficulty with the English language. Approximate length of employment is 2 - 3 weeks and will begin as early as three weeks prior to Election Day. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry moderate weight (15-45 pounds) the ability to stand and sit when performing work duties the ability to operate motorized equipment good manual dexterity good hearing and the ability to speak effectively.

9. Observer Monitoring position:
You will monitor observers of the election process. Length of employment may be 1 to 2 weeks depending on observation requests and may require overtime. Election Day work schedules may involve late hours past midnight. Physical requirements include the ability to stand or sit for long periods the ability to speak effectively and good near and mid-range vision.

11. Ballot Adjudication position:
As part of a team with another employee you will review ballot images on a computer screen and make decisions on how to count votes that are not clearly marked. Length of employment may be 1-3 weeks. Required skills include the ability to work well in a two person team consistently follow rules efficiently use a mouse and keyboard to navigate and enter information into a computer remain focused while performing a repetitive task and pay attention to detail. Also you must be able to sit for a long period while performing this job.

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Must be available to work during the time frames of May 13 - 21 2026 and Oct. 28 - Nov. 5 2026 - some jobs require additional availability.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Previous customer service or general office/clerical experience.
• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation:
For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

Required Application Packet:
1) A completed online application.
2) (Optional) An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please include the following for each employer: name of employer location dates of employment your title and a summary of your responsibilities.
3) (Optional) An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume addressing why you are interested in this opportunity and provides specific examples to demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the descriptions in the Overview section of this job posting and meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Please limit your cover letter to one (1) page.

Note: The application resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the Overview and To Qualify sections of this job posting. Please be thorough as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee including on-call regular probationary limited duration and temporary employee) your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply please make sure to do the following:

• Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: employee launch guide) and click on the Career section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile (Job History Education Skills Languages Certifications etc.).
• When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate you will need to scroll down to see the Resume/Cover Letter section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document youd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers unpaid interns contractors and community partners) through you will come to a page where you will see the Resume/CV section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the Upload button for EACH document youd like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

Do not click the Submit button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

• Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference as it will not be available for you to view after the job posting closes.
• Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the My Applications section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
• Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications.
• Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.
• Consideration of top candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include phone interviews panel interviews and/or additional exams to determine the best candidates for a position.

We may initially reach out to an applicant as soon as March 2026 and as late as October 2026 because this is a continuous recruitment and we will be hiring Elections Workers based on need.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time part-time regular temporary limited duration and on-call positions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This hourly non-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Location: Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building 1040 SE Morrison Street Portland OR 97214.

Schedule: The number of hours worked and the work schedule vary according to the workload. During peak election cycles some positions might work additional hours including evenings and weekends. Typically the duration of the work is 3-4 weeks however some positions work only a few days.

In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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