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About the Role

The Department of Elections is seeking seasonal Ballot Processing Junior Clerks to assist with various ballot-processing tasks in preparation for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election. This role involves supporting the Ballot Distribution division with tasks such as envelope scanning, signature comparison, ballot extraction, and backfolding.

Responsibilities

• Perform ballot sorting, backfolding, extraction, and other ballot-preparation tasks according to established procedures.
• Open and process vote-by-mail and provisional ballot envelopes according to established procedures.
• Prepare and organize ballots for scanning and tabulation.
• Assist with ballot adjudication as a verifier/reader, using established procedures and instructions.
• Assist with the movement and organization of ballots between designated processing areas according to established procedures.
• Maintain routine processing counts, logs, labels, and other basic documentation as instructed.
• Sort and organize vote-by-mail envelopes and other election materials for processing or record retention.
• Organize, assemble, stage, and distribute ballots, election supplies, and other materials as directed.
• Perform other basic clerical, ballot-processing, and post-election tasks as assigned based on operational needs.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established ballot-processing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling and processing election materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive ballot-processing and clerical tasks accurately and efficiently for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain routine counts, logs, labels, and other basic processing records.
• Ability to carefully review and verify information according to established procedures and instructions.
• Ability to remain attentive and organized while working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work independently or effectively as part of a team.
• Must be available to work flexible schedules, including mandatory evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts.
• Must be available to work overnight shifts during the peak election period (approx. 3-5 days after Election Day).
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing, repetitive ballot-processing tasks, and the ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Skills

• Clerical experience
• Record preparation and maintenance
• Filing
• Office equipment operation
• Public contact
• Mail processing
• Ballot processing
• Scanning
• Signature comparison
• Ballot extraction
• Backfolding
• Ballot sorting
• Adjudication verification/reading
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Efficiency
• Record keeping
• Verification
• Organization
• Teamwork

Location

• City Hall in San Francisco
• Department's warehouse at Pier 31
• Other locations within San Francisco

Work Type

• Seasonal
• Temporary Exempt
• As-needed
• Full-time (20-40 hours per week)

Experience Level

• Minimum 6 months clerical experience

Education Level

• Substitution: Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program, or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours), or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.

Salary/Compensations

• $29.55 hourly

Benefits

• Health coverage (eligibility may apply based on hours worked)
• Retirement benefits (eligibility may apply based on hours worked)

About the Company

• The mission of the Department of Elections is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
• Department staff work year-round to ensure every eligible San Franciscan has easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options.
• The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment where employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported.
• The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed.
• The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds, and everyone, including job seekers from underrepresented communities, is strongly encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.