The City of Stamford is seeking smart, energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic candidates to join our team beginning in February 2024. This is an opportunity to learn the election process and to be part of a team that serves on the front lines of this vital democratic process.
This is a temporary position to assist with the planning, administration and execution of various duties in connection with the upcoming 2024 elections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend election training as required to help in the administration of election services for the City.
- Assist the Registrar of Voter with daily office procedures providing accurate information to the public.
- Answer general inquiries from the public and provide early voting and election related information to voters and poll workers.
- Scanning, reviewing, filing, and data entry of voter registration forms and various election documents.
- Assist with poll worker training administrative tasks.
- Assist with preparing supplies for the voting sites, voting machine set up and laptop set up.
- Assist with processing, sorting, collecting and distributing incoming mail.
- Traveling to an assigned geographical area to provide on-site support or transport supplies/equipment.
- Collaborate with team members on various projects.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of the use, application, and operation of personal computer hardware and software.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both written and oral form.
- The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform highly detailed and accurate work.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and in peak workloads.
- Ability to work cooperatively and deal tactfully with all internal and external customers.
Qualifications: Must be a college student (18 or older) who brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm, works well independently and with diverse teams, and has a demonstrated ability to take initiative and lead projects. Experience performing office, secretarial or office work.
Hours and Compensation: Individuals will work variable hours up to 40 hours per week and must be available to work evenings and weekends. Hours and dates are subject to change during early voting.