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About the Role
The Department of Elections is seeking seasonal Ballot Retriever Drivers to support ballot retrieval operations for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election. This role involves driving, retrieving voted ballots from drop boxes, and securely transporting them to designated facilities.
Responsibilities
- Retrieve voted ballots from assigned ballot drop box locations according to established collection and chain-of-custody procedures.
- Safely operate an assigned City vehicle to travel between designated ballot drop box locations and transport retrieved ballots to designated Department facilities.
- Follow assigned routes, schedules, and instructions provided for each ballot retrieval assignment.
- Handle, secure, and transport retrieved ballots according to established chain-of-custody and ballot security procedures.
- Complete required ballot retrieval logs, chain-of-custody forms, and other routine documentation according to established procedures.
- Visually inspect assigned ballot drop boxes and surrounding areas for observable damage, tampering, obstructions, or other conditions requiring attention.
- Photograph, document, and promptly report observed ballot drop box conditions or other issues to designated Department staff according to established procedures.
- Perform routine cleaning or minor upkeep of ballot drop boxes as directed.
- Use a smartphone and navigation applications to locate assigned ballot drop boxes and communicate with Department staff while in the field.
- Load, unload, carry, and move ballot containers, election materials, and supplies associated with assigned retrieval duties.
- Promptly report delays, vehicle issues, retrieval issues, or other circumstances affecting the assigned route to designated Department staff.
- Work cooperatively with assigned team members and San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs during ballot retrieval operations.
- Assist with Voting Center line management, polling place support, Poll Worker Dispatch operations, or other Election Day assignments as needed.
- Perform other basic clerical, election-related, 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.
- Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program.
- Valid California driver's license.
- Driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years and no more than 1 point within the last year.
- No DUI, reckless driving, or endangerment violations within the last 10 years.
- Comfortable safely operating a minivan, cargo van, or other assigned City vehicle for extended periods throughout San Francisco.
- Able to safely navigate San Francisco streets and locate assigned ballot drop box locations.
- Able to use a smartphone for navigation and communication.
- Comfortable driving for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Able to work cooperatively with an assigned retrieval team member in the same vehicle for extended periods.
- Able to lift and handle ballot containers, election supplies, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., September 4, 2026.
Skills
- Driving
- Ballot retrieval
- Transportation
- Basic clerical duties
- Navigation
- Communication
- Chain-of-custody procedures
- Smartphone usage
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle operation
- Route following
- Documentation
- Visual inspection
- Reporting
- Routine cleaning
- Minor upkeep
- Teamwork
- Working with law enforcement
- Line management
- Polling place support
- Poll Worker Dispatch
- Record keeping
- Filing
- Office equipment usage
- Public contact
- Mail processing
- Navigating San Francisco streets
- Attention to detail
- Working independently
- Working cooperatively
- Dependability
- Punctuality
- Ballot security
- Safe driving
- Organization
- Electronic forms usage
- Professionalism
- Responding to common vehicle issues
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Temporary Exempt
- As-needed
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 6 months clerical experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university
- Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours)
- Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program
Salary/Compensations
- $29.55 per hour
Benefits
- Health coverage (for eligible temporary exempt employees)
- Retirement benefits (for eligible temporary exempt employees)
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 that every eligible San Franciscan has easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options.
- The Department also works continuously to improve its elections programs with the goal of making them ever more efficient and responsive to the needs of San Francisco voters.
- The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment in which employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported in providing the fairest and most effective services possible to San Francisco residents.
- The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to city residents.
- The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds.
- Everyone, including job seekers from underrepresented communities, is strongly encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.