INTERNSHIP - ELECTIONS

The successful candidate will perform voter registration and elections work relating to the import and validation of online voter data and verification of voter identity and voter record maintenance.  The incumbent will interpret and apply the requirements of state and federal statutes as they relate to elections and voter registration, assist and interact with the public, process ballots and perform all aspects of duties delegated by the County Canvassing Board.

• Term of internship: Begins approximately May/June and may go through the end of September. 
• Paid internship, 40 hours per week. 
• Applications will be reviewed in the week of April 7th. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution at the time of internship.  If the internship occurs during the summer, the student may provide proof of summer or fall enrollment. 

Desired Majors and Class Level

• Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Studies or related field. 
• Sophomore(2Y) - Senior(4Y)

Learning Objectives
Leadership: Assist with training and organizing extra help staff.
Collaboration: Work with each sub-department within Elections to understand workflow and necessary cooperation.
Technology: Use of social media platforms to create voter outreach initiatives
Self-Development: Work with the supervisor to set and track internship goals. 
Communication: Contact voters with election related information

 SUPERVISION

• Intern will receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned. 
• Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted practices. 
• Work is reviewed through status reports, meetings and observations.

Tasks and assignments may include:

• Filing paperwork

• Sorting and stamping mail

• Assisting with training sessions (preparing training materials, setting up tables and chairs, etc.)

• Restocking supplies

• Job shadowing (including permanent staff and Extra Help staff)

• Doing research related to records retention project

• Answering phone calls

• Processing ballots 

• Registering voters

• Database maintenance

• Voter outreach

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.  Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms.  The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. 
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

Salary : $24 - $25