Early Voting Elections Inspector

• $15.00/ Hour
• This part-time, temporary position allows for a maximum of 1,000 hours per calendar year. It does not include any benefits. 

Duties:

• Assists the Elections Administrator and/or Elections Coordinator with countywide early voting sites that consist of 9 days or more.
• Prepares signage, materials and equipment before polls open.
• Greets and checks in voters.
• Processes voters, resolving status flags usually due to incomplete/outdated voter registration information.
• Serves as a liaison for challenges.
• Checks and enters information in the ePollbook.
• Issues ballots to voters, including provisional ballots when necessary.
• Assists voters, including individuals with disabilities.
• Facilitates curbside voting for voters who need that option.
• Addresses tabulator issues, remaining at least 10 feet from it when in use.
• Assists in providing a replacement ballot when a voter surrenders their spoiled ballot.
• May be responsible for closing the polls for early voting results the night of the election, including generating the total tapes; verifying poll books, statement of votes and envelopes; and securing ballot containers, poll books and envelopes.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be a qualified and registered elector of the State of Michigan. Must be a registered voter in Michigan if 18+ years of age.
• Individuals aged 16-17 must be a Michigan resident.
• Employees are subject to a background check; may not have a felony or election crime conviction.
• May not be an election challenger, a candidate, a member of a candidate's immediate family, or a member of the local board of canvassers.
• Due to state statue, in order to ensure balanced staffing, employees in this position must declare a political party affiliation that is recognized by the state; may not be independent.

Desired:

• Experience working as an election inspector in a polling precinct or absent voter counting board.