Temporary Help - Local Government

Job Description:

Temporary Help - Local Government

Description

Temporary Help - Local Government

Voter Registration and Elections

The Department of Voter Registration and Elections is seeking temporary staff support with processing registration applications for the 2026 election season. This is a temporary, paid position.

Position is non-exempt, paying $15.00 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Supports customer service program and responds to public concerns as necessary: screens visitors, callers, U.S. mail and email, independently answering inquiries when possible, or directing to appropriate staff when necessary, and facilitating staff responses.
• Process data entry of voter registration applications through VERIS system.
• Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
• Establishes and maintains files. Files documents and other materials.
• May coordinate activities of office and provide back-up for administrative staff.

Required Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
• At least three years of extensive, increasingly responsible experience in administrative support (including computers, bookkeeping, and accounting, and considerable experience involving the maintenance of complex financial statistical records); and
• Considerable experience using personal computers.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Some contacts are made with individuals from other internal units or outside organizations or the general public for purposes of exchanging information which may require some judgment or interpretation.
• Communication is usually cooperative in nature with infrequent conflicts resolved by higher authority.
• Conducts work in a sitting position; however, job requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and light lifting.
• Requires frequent operation of a variety of office machines.

Application review will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted between now and September 2, 2026.