Election Day Polling Place District Support Team – San Francisco Department of Elections (1402 Junior Clerk)

Department Background

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. Department staff work year-round to ensure that every eligible San Franciscan has easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options. The Department also works continuously to improve its elections programs with the goal of making them ever more efficient and responsive to the needs of San Francisco voters.

The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment in which employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported in providing the fairest and most effective services possible to San Francisco residents. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to city residents.

The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds. Everyone, including job seekers from underrepresented communities, is strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Description

In preparation for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election, the Department is seeking applications for seasonal positions to join the District Support Team. This team of approximately 25 members assists in supporting 501 polling places.

In addition to the duties outlined in the 1402 job code, https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1402&setId=COMMN, District Support Team staff will be expected to:  

1. Participate in a paid 8-hour training session on May 22, 2026.
2. Begin work on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and continue on weekdays until Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Duties will include driving a City vehicle to deliver equipment to polling places before Election Day and retrieving equipment after Election Day.
3. Work approximately 20 hours on Election Day on June 2, 2026. Duties will include driving a City vehicle to and from approximately 30 predetermined polling places within San Francisco, ensuring compliance with state and federal accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) such as:

1. Installing accessibility features such as signage, threshold ramps, and other hazard mitigations.
2. Monitoring polling place setups throughout the day for ADA compliance.
3. Reporting any issues to the Department.

Please note that applicants must possess a valid California driver's license and be able provide a driving record from the Department of Motor vehicles prior to receiving a conditional offer.

Position Schedule, Requirements, and Work Location

Travel within the city is required daily. Work location will also vary within the San Francisco area. Position will require standing for a prolonged period of time, driving to various sites, setting up and using various computer software and equipment (e.g. voting equipment, etc.), lifting and moving up to 50 pounds.

This is a short-term assignment that begins on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and ends on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. General work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and up to a 20-hour day on Election Day. Actual assignment start and end dates as well as work hours will be determined by the Department’s operational needs. There may also be additional weekend tasks that may need to be completed on as needed basis. 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 Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/.

Position Salary: $28.975 to $35.2125 hourly

$60,268 to $73,242 annually

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Six (6) months 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.

Substitution:

Any one of the following may substitute for the required experience:

Completion of 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university; OR

Completion of a clerical training program (240 hours); OR

Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative training program.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Ability to work up to a 20-hour day
• Ability to track and address numerous high-priority tasks simultaneously with a professional and confident demeanor
• Diplomatic and conscientious people-management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use, or learn how to use, a smart phone to track Election Day tasks
• Ability to safely drive and park a large vehicle (minivan or SUV) within City of San Francisco

The ideal applicant has outstanding interpersonal and organizational abilities, maintains grace under pressure, and exudes professional, friendly competence. Candidates should be deeply committed to ensuring the following:

1. Voters are offered materials and assistance that allow them to independently cast a secret ballot free from intimidation
2. All election laws are upheld, and procedures are consistently followed.

To be considered for this position, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., April 13, 2026.

Additional Requirement: Applicants must have a valid California driver's license and a clean DMV record.

Successful candidates will be required to show their valid CA driver’s license and provide a copy of their latest DMV record before an offer can be made.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Elections Hiring Team at [email protected].

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.

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.