Voter Records Clerk – San Francisco Department of Elections (1404 Clerk)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

2d • $32 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

In preparation for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal clerk positions in the Voter Records division. This position will assist the Department with ensuring proper maintenance and delivery of voter data, services, and programs. This position requires the capacity to work on several tasks simultaneously, attentiveness to detail and accuracy, and strong work ethics conducive to maintaining strict standards of voter data maintenance. In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 job code, https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1404&setId=COMMN , the person in this position will have the following essential duties and responsibilities: assist with maintaining an accurate and complete voter roll conduct ongoing voter file maintenance and validation tasks process affidavits of registration and updates to existing voter records process messages in VoteCal, a centralized, statewide database that serves as the official system of record for storing and managing voter records throughout the 58 counties in California process state and local petitions, nomination papers, and signature-in-lieu of filling fee forms assist with analyzing and troubleshooting complex registration situations assist with facilitating voter programs and services designed to enfranchise residents and encourage participation assist with the set-up and storage of signages, ballots, and voting equipment for the Voting Center which may involve lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 lbs. serve voters at the City Hall Voting Center, which opens 29 days before every election conduct signature review on vote-by-mail and provisional ballots conduct outreach to voters whose ballot or registration requires corrective action assist as a phone bank coordinator in the Election Center on Election Day assist with other election-related functions, as needed This position requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time, multitasking between phone and computer, and lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• One (1) year 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, internet research, and database knowledge
• Experience with data entry or data mining
• Ability to adapt and learn new subject matter and procedures in a short period of time
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail, to complete tasks within tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to follow written and verbal instructions, and work on multiple simultaneous projects
• Flexibility, tolerance, and stamina for tedious tasks and long hours during peak election times

Responsibilities

• assist with maintaining an accurate and complete voter roll
• conduct ongoing voter file maintenance and validation tasks
• process affidavits of registration and updates to existing voter records
• process messages in VoteCal, a centralized, statewide database that serves as the official system of record for storing and managing voter records throughout the 58 counties in California
• process state and local petitions, nomination papers, and signature-in-lieu of filling fee forms
• assist with analyzing and troubleshooting complex registration situations
• assist with facilitating voter programs and services designed to enfranchise residents and encourage participation
• assist with the set-up and storage of signages, ballots, and voting equipment for the Voting Center which may involve lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 lbs.
• serve voters at the City Hall Voting Center, which opens 29 days before every election
• conduct signature review on vote-by-mail and provisional ballots
• conduct outreach to voters whose ballot or registration requires corrective action
• assist as a phone bank coordinator in the Election Center on Election Day
• assist with other election-related functions, as needed

Benefits

• Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12-month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits.
• Overtime hours are paid at 1.5 the hourly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed