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Elections Assistant (Clerk) - Seasonal/Temporary

Douglas County

Alexandria, MNTemporary$23.57/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.57/hr
Location
Alexandria, MN
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Douglas County is hiring an Elections Assistant (Clerk) - Seasonal/Temporary. The Seasonal Elections Assistant (Clerk) supports property tax collection, accounts receivable processing, and the absentee and early voting election processes for Douglas County, working flexible on‑site shifts during the September‑November election period.

Key focus areas include Assist in property tax collection duties, Process accounts receivable transactions, and Support absentee and early voting election activities.

Important skills include Professionalism Under Stress, Dependability, Business Acumen, Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously, Organizational Skills, and Professional Attitude.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Professionalism Under StressDependabilityBusiness AcumenManage Multiple Tasks SimultaneouslyOrganizational SkillsProfessional AttitudeAdaptabilityAccuracyAttention to Detail

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAvailable for Extended HoursAvailable for Partial or Full-Day Work Assignments

Full job description

Job Duties

The role of this Seasonal/Temporary position is to assist in performing assigned duties related to property tax collection, accounts receivable processing, the election, absentee, and Early voting process.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience Required

Ability to perform professionally under stress when confronted with tight deadlines.

Dependability.

Business acumen, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent organizational skills.

Demonstrates a professional attitude and appearance.

Adaptability and flexibility about duties and assignments as required.

Ability to work extended hours if needed.

Accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

8

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Compensation

$23.57

Postal Code

56308

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

10523-1:8/5/2026

Job Benefits

*The work schedule is somewhat flexible, with work assignments generally occurring September -November, Monday- Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Shifts and shift lengths may vary from day to day depending on voter volume and department workload. Some weeks may consist of only 1-3 days, and other weeks closer to election day may involve working more frequently. Applicants must be available for partial or full-day work assignments with adaptable hours occurring during the timeframe of September 21, 2026 – November 13, 2026.

***In addition to the Monday-Friday work schedule, the candidate must be available for extended hours on October 24, 27, 31, 2026; and November 1-3, 2026, with the understanding that Election Nights may include working until 11:00 p.m. or later. “The General election date is November 3, 2026,

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