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About the Role
The Department of Elections is seeking seasonal Poll Worker Dispatch and Ballot Delivery Drivers for the November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Election. This role involves driving, delivery, and dispatch duties to support Election Day operations, including transporting poll workers and election supplies throughout San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a City sedan, van, or other assigned vehicle to transport standby poll workers, ballots, election supplies, and other materials.
- Transport standby poll workers from City Hall to polling places and return poll workers or materials as directed.
- Deliver and retrieve ballots and related election materials from voters participating in the Emergency Ballot Delivery Program.
- Follow assigned routes, schedules, delivery instructions, and established procedures.
- Use a smartphone and navigation applications for routing and communication.
- Maintain communication with Poll Worker Dispatch staff and report delays or issues.
- Handle and transport ballots, election materials, and supplies carefully.
- Maintain routine delivery, pickup, dispatch, or other basic records.
- Load, unload, carry, and distribute election supplies and materials.
- Assist with Poll Worker Dispatch operations, including basic clerical, organizational, and logistical tasks.
- Assist with Voting Center line management, provide polling place support, or assist with other Election Day assignments.
- Perform other basic clerical, election-related, and post-election tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Six (6) months of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining records, filing, use of office equipment, public contact, and processing 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 driving a sedan and/or van for extended periods throughout San Francisco.
- Able to safely navigate San Francisco streets and locate assigned destinations.
- Able to use a smartphone for navigation and communication.
- Able to lift and handle election supplies and materials weighing up to 22 pounds.
- Must present a valid California driver's license and a current copy of DMV driving record before an offer of employment.
Skills
- Driving
- Delivery
- Dispatch
- Basic clerical duties
- Navigation
- Smartphone use
- Communication
- Record keeping
- Loading/unloading
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Safe driving practices
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Temporary Exempt
- As-needed
- Full-time (on Election Day)
Experience Level
- Entry-level (with clerical experience or equivalent education/training)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent (implied by clerical experience requirement)
- College coursework or clerical training program completion may substitute for experience
Salary/Compensations
- $29.55 per hour
Benefits
- Paid training
- Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate
- Potential eligibility for health coverage and retirement benefits for temporary exempt as-needed employees who meet specific hour thresholds
About the Company
- The Department of Elections provides equitable access to voting and election-related services and conducts free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.
- The Department works year-round to ensure eligible San Franciscans have easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options.
- The Department strives to cultivate a respectful, valued, and supported workplace environment for employees of all backgrounds.
- The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and providing necessary training and resources for employees to succeed.
- The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.
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.