The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco.

Serving more than half a million registered voters, the Department maintains open and transparent operations in order to inspire public confidence in the integrity of San Francisco’s elections. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace by providing the training, resources and tools necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to City residents. (To learn more about the Department’s internal racial equity goals, please read our 2021-23 Racial Equity Action Plan.) To find out how our employees put democracy into action on a day-to-day level and learn about some of the tasks that Department of Elections are involved in, watch this short video about  Working at the Department of Elections.

The Department is committed to reaching job seekers from underrepresented communities. Applicants with such backgrounds are therefore strongly encouraged to apply.

In preparation for the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election, the Department invites applications for a seasonal bilingual position to assist with translating, proofreading and audio proofing official election materials, and providing election information to the public over the phone. The person in this position reports to the Publications Manager. Applicants must be bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, or both) with a high command of English.

Position Overview and Schedule

The Department intends to fill this seasonal position by August 8, 2022. The end date for the position is approximately mid-November 2022.

The person in this position must work on-site at City Hall. Work hours will generally be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, work hours will vary widely in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range between 30 and 60 hours per week. The person in this position must be available to work overtime both during the week and on weekends as necessary. Overtime hours are paid at 1.5 the hourly rate.

This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. 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. For more information on the City and County of San Francisco benefit policies, refer to the Employee Handbook available at https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Employee-Handbook.pdf

Position Salary: $28.225 Hourly

Position Description

The ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity, interacting well with work teams as well as members of the public. The ideal candidate should know how to use common computer programs such as the Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat, be able to learn new subject matter, and work on several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

The person in this position will assist with the following tasks:

·       Proofreading of English/Chinese ballots and Voter Information Pamphlets in paper and various accessible formats

·       Translating and proofreading of English and Traditional Chinese materials for use by the public

·       Maintaining records and documents

·       Answering public inquiries in a phone bank setting

·       Providing general clerical support and performing other related duties, as needed

This position also requires sitting and standing for prolonged periods, being able to multitask between phone and computer, and may need to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires bilingual skills such as proficiency in reading, writing, typing, speaking, and listening in English and Chinese. Selected candidates must pass language proficiency and proofreading tests that will be administered as part of the interview process.

One (1) year (equivalent to 2000 hours) 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. Verifiable professional experience or university-level coursework in written translation from English to Traditional Chinese, as well as professional or university-level writing in English.

Substitution: Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours) or the equivalent of 15 units of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of clerical experience.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Tish McNorton, by email at [email protected].

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• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
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Carol Isen - Human Resources Director

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.