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 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.

The Department is seeking a Poll Worker Program Lead Coordinator to assist with recruitment and assignment of poll workers and administration of the High School Student Poll Worker and Ambassador Programs designed to engage students and instill life-long civic participation among the city's future voters.

This position reports to the Poll Worker and Field Support manager, is responsible for performing important clerical work involving extensive knowledge of the election process, and provides direction and may supervise the work of temporary clerical workers supporting the election process.

Position Pay and Schedule

The Department intends to fill this position as soon as possible, following successful completion of hiring and onboarding process.

Work hours are generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, work hours will vary widely in accordance with the demands of the election cycle and will range between 30 and 70 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.

Position Salary: $29.55 to $35.93 Hourly

Position Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity, interacting well with outside agencies and members of the public. This person will also be able to present information in a clear and engaging manner to a variety of audiences and to draft professional written correspondence. The ideal candidate will have election related/community  outreach experience, be familiar with San Francisco neighborhoods, know how to use common computer programs such as the Microsoft Suite and Adobe Acrobat. With this skillset, they will:

·         Assist in planning, organizing, and supervising the day-to-day operations, staffing and resources of the Poll Worker division;

·         Prepare training materials and conduct training for temporary workers supporting the Poll Worker division;

·         Assist in organizing recruitment and assignment of poll workers and high school student poll workers; 

·         Strengthen the Department’s relationship with local high schools with the goal of recruiting high school student poll workers;

·         Schedule, coordinate, and conduct poll worker recruitment events and presentations;

·         Oversee all communication with poll workers and support temporary workers in responding to poll worker inquiries;

·         Process poll worker stipends; 

·         Provide general clerical support and assist with other tasks, as needed

The person in this position must have two (2) years (equivalent of 4000 hours) of verifiable clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and documents, public contact and gathering information.

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.

The person in this position must also possess a valid California Driver’s License (to be able to drive to outreach events around the City) and be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds of supplies and equipment.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

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.