Temporary Elections Assistant Statewide Direct Primary Election

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program seeks Temporary Elections Assistants (TEAs) to support the Registrar of Voters for the upcoming June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Multiple positions are available; please see below for more details.

8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, including weekends and holidays with mandatory overtime.

Various processes will be live streamed during this election.

The Registrar of Voters ensures a fair electoral process conducted with the highest professionalism, neutrality, and non‑partisan decision‑making.

The Temporary Assignment Program recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at‑will basis.

to learn more about TAP:

TAP Benefits:

• Front Counter Customer Service/Runners:
  Strong customer service skills required. Primary duties include vote‑by‑mail processing, front counter customer service, managing traffic flow, standing for extended periods, and other duties as needed.
• Data Entry/Phones:
  Strong customer service skills required. Primary responsibilities include entering registration card information and answering incoming phone calls. Expected to communicate election‑related information clearly, accurately, and professionally to voters and members of the public.
• Ballot Collection:
  Primary duties include providing support with Ballot Box Drop‑off locations throughout Riverside County. Must possess a valid California Driver's license and be willing to use a personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Vote Center Staff: TEAs provide support with Vote Center Site Lead and Assistant Lead coverage and other Ballot Box Drop‑off locations throughout Riverside County. Leading a team in all aspects of processing voters, time and volunteer management, problem solving, closing procedures. All candidates must attend a five‑week Training Academy.
• Poll Call Center Staff:
  Strong customer service skills required. Responsible for recruitment and retention of up to 1,000 volunteers. Involves maintaining and updating reports, accurately entering notes and records into the database, and assisting with pre‑ and post‑election administrative and operational duties. Also answers volunteer questions by phone, provides timely resolutions, and escalates issues to supervisors as appropriate.
• Vote Center Survey Staff:
  Ability to frequently lift up to 30 lbs. Responsible for assisting with conducting Vote Center Site Accessibility Surveys and identifying potential sites for Vote Centers. Maintain reports and assist with pre‑ and post‑election duties.
• Warehouse:
  Requires ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs, stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods in warehouse, office, and outdoor environments. Duties include preparing, staging, loading, unloading, storing, and distributing election materials and voting equipment; performing mail preparation, pickup and delivery; programming, testing, and preparing electronic voting equipment; assisting with pre‑ and post‑election activities. Supports Vote Center and Vote‑by‑Mail operations, coordinating facilities, conducting surveys, preparing supply sets, staffing ballot drop box locations, collecting and transporting ballots, verifying documentation, entering data into tracking systems, and maintaining ballot handling compliance.
  
  Requires Microsoft Office proficiency, valid driver’s license, ability to travel to multiple sites, and availability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and extended shifts.
• Warehouse Operations:
  Frequently lift up to 30 lbs. Must handle the use of basic warehouse equipment after training. Performs support duties for Warehouse Operations including mail preparation, pickup/delivery, programming electronic voting equipment, preparing Vote Center Supply sets, document storage, proofing, equipment preparation and storage, and related duties. Strong data entry skills, basic computer and printer knowledge, experience driving box…