What are the responsibilities and job description for the Absentee Voting Clerk position at City of Madison, WI?
Salary : $18.03 Hourly
Location : Madison, WI
Job Type : HOURLY
Job Number : 2025-00102
Department : City Clerk's Office
Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Comp. Group / Range : 20 / 00
General Description
The Clerk's Office is looking to hire over 30 individuals to administer absentee voting at various Madison Public Library locations and other locations citywide. This position will be responsible for providing clerical support and public contact work. Specifically, you will provide general information regarding election procedures and the data entry of voter information. This work is performed under the supervision of the City of Madison Deputy Clerk.
Absentee voting duration : March 18 through April 25. Weekday, evening, and weekend shifts are available for 4 to 20 hours per week.
Online training and hands-on training are required in early March but can be completed outside of normal business hours.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE CLOSING DATE. HOWEVER, THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY BEGIN PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE CLERKS OFFICE.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn't match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the public in providing pertinent information regarding elections. Answer basic questions regarding election procedures before Election Day.
- Enter voter registrations into the computer.
- Process absentee ballot requests.
- Perform related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants will be considered for these positions. Depending on the number of applicants, random selection may be used to determine who moves forward in the process.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Special Requirements
Hourly employees are eligible to earn sick leave and may qualify for other benefits depending on the number of hours worked. Please visit our for more information.
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