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ELECTION WORKER (Multiple vacancies) - Range 20 / EXE

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Election Worker

Job Number

2026-00009

Department

Municipal Clerk's Office

Division

Elections

Opening Date

01/12/2026

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+ Benefits

+ Questions

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipality of Anchorage Employee.

These are executive positions (no union affiliation) and are subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Assembly - Elections

HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; times vary

These are temporary positions working variable hours during the election season on varying days and locations starting in February through the end of April/early May 2026, depending on the assignment.

Example of Duties

The purpose of this position is to provide election support for the Municipal Clerk's Office prior to and immediately after either a regular or special municipal election or to assist with review of initiative or referendum petition signatures. Election workers prepare election supplies and equipment, conduct data entry, review voter qualifications, temporary address ballots, prepare form letters in Word, including using mail merge, prepare checklists and spreadsheets in Excel, operate the mail sorter machine, conduct signature verification, operate scanner machines, assist the public in person, on the telephone, via email, among other election related duties. Election officials are required to take an oath of office and are prohibited from engaging in partisan politics in any manner, as detailed in Anchorage Municipal Code section 2.20.055D.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Must be a qualified voter in accordance with AS.15.05.010.

QUALIFICATION OF VOTERS:

Sec. 15.05.010. Voter qualification.

A person may vote at any election who

+ is a citizen of the United States;

+ is 18 years of age or older;

+ Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License at time of hire

+ has been a resident of the state and of the house district in which the person seeks to vote for at least 30 days just before the election; and

+ has registered before the election as required under AS 15.07 and is not registered to vote in another jurisdiction; AND

Must be a qualified voter in accordance with AMC 28.30.010

VOTER QUALIFICATIONS:

A. To vote in any municipal election, a person must be:

+ A qualified voter of the state;

+ A resident of the municipality for 30 days immediately preceding the election; and

+ Registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the municipality at least 30 days before the municipal election at which the person seeks to vote.

B. In order to cast a valid vote for a candidate or a ballot measure relating to a specific local election district or service area, the voter shall be registered 30 days before the municipal election at a residence address within the boundaries of that district or service area.

Preferences:

+ Election Worker experience

+ Experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

+ Experience with Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. (http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.%C2%A0) ; E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a current Municipal employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

+ None / Less than High School

+ High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD

04

Are you currently a registered voter in the state of Alaska and the Municipality of Anchorage?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have experience in customer service?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Will you be at least 18 years of age by the time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you have work experience as an Election Worker with the Municipality of Anchorage or other Election Worker experience?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you currently reside within the Municipality of Anchorage?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you available from mid-January through the end of April?

+ Yes

+ No

11

If you are not available from mid-January through the end of April, please describe your availability.

12

Do you currently have vehicle insurance?

+ Yes

+ No

13

Do you have the ability to lift 20 pounds?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Do you have the ability to lift 50 pounds?

+ Yes

+ No

15

Do you have the ability to lift and carry mail trays?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Do you have the ability to bend, stoop and kneel?

+ Yes

+ No

17

Do you have the ability to type at least 35 words per minute (WPM)?

+ Yes

+ No

18

How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Word?

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ Expert

19

How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Excel?

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ Expert

20

How would you rate your experience with Microsoft Word mail merge?

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

+ Expert

21

Do you have customer service experience involving multi-line phone systems?

+ Yes

+ No

22

Do you have experience using web-based application systems?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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