JOB The City of Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services is a division of the Office of the City Clerk whose purpose is to support access to local government. We administer local, state, and federal elections for Minneapolis voters.
We are hiring for Absentee Voting Team Member (up to 82 positions)
The City Clerk’s Office is looking to fill up to 82 temporary Absentee Voting Team Member (Seasonal Elections Support Specialist) positions to: provide customer service, assist voters, provide election information to the public, prepare election materials, process applications for absentee ballots, process voted absentee ballots, enter and look up data in the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS), answer phones, and perform associated clerical work as needed. These individuals will be assigned to work in either the: In-person, Mail, or Health Care Facility area of absentee voting.
These are full-time (30-50+ hours per week), temporary positions scheduled for one of two possible timelines:
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September 8, 2026 - November 13, 2026 (approximately 12 positions)
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October 5, 2026 - November 6, 2026 (Approximately 70 additional temporary positions)
Applicants will indicate which of the above timeframes they are interested in when answering the supplemental questions for this job posting.
Note: Anticipated starting salary range: $24.107 - $26.075/hr, depending on qualifications.
Hours may fluctuate based on operational needs. Will involve evening and weekend hours, as needed, especially in the final weeks leading up to each Election Day.
Work Location: This position will primarily work onsite at one or more Minneapolis Elections & Voter Services locations.
The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Absentee voting (in-person): Check-in voters, provide assistance, issue ballots, and process voting materials for in- person early voters.
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Absentee voting (mail): Process requests for absentee ballots and prepare ballots to go out in the mail, process ballots returned in the mail and prepare mail ballots for tabulation.
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Absentee voting (Health Care Facility): Provide support to absentee voting at healthcare facilities and participate in the preparation for site visits including application processing voter packet assembly
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Process a high volume of time sensitive election material.
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Perform data entry where details and accuracy are essential.
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Learn and effectively utilize new software systems.
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Provide quality customer service in-person, via phone, and via written communication.
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Work cooperatively as a member of a diverse team.
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Follow statute, law, City code, policy, procedure, and guidelines.
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Inventory, prepare, and categorize election equipment and supplies.
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May be assigned to assist in other programs within elections or within the City Clerk's office as needed.
Working Conditions: Normal office setting with occasional field work; may involve assignments and travel to and from various Minneapolis Election sites such as additional early vote centers and health care facilities, including outdoor and/or warehouse-related activities.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute §204C.06, Subd. 8, news media are granted access to polling places, and as part of the normal duties of this position, individuals may be recorded or appear in the background of media interviews or footage while performing their work; this is an inherent requirement of the position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION • Knowledge of the election process.
- Knowledge of accepted business English usage, punctuation, spelling and math.
- Knowledge of office practices, policies, and procedures as they relate to the assigned program.
- Good working knowledge of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and established departmental policies and apply judgment in interpreting and applying procedures.
- Ability to handle customer concerns and complaints respectfully.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and in writing.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks while experiencing multiple interruptions.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to remain politically neutral and provide an inclusive, positive voting experience to persons of diverse backgrounds.
