Temporary Early Voting Support Staff; Signature Verification, Flagging, and Curing Clerks

Position: Temporary Early Voting Support Staff (Signature Verification, Flagging, and Curing Clerks)
** Posting Date
** 03/09/26
** Final date to receive applications
** Open Until Filled
** Pay Range
** Pay for this position is $18 hourly.
This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
** Job Type
** Temporary
* * Department
* * Recorder
* * About the Position
** As a Temporary Signature Verification Clerk, Temporary Flagging Clerk, or Temporary Curing Clerk, you would assist in facilitating the election process. This is done by performing data entry and research, verifying signatures, and contacting voters. Please note the "Essential Job Tasks" information below, as there are three positions for this recruitment. All listed positions are temporary assignments with Maricopa County to perform work before, during, and after the election cycle.

The placement and assignments of each temporary election worker are based on facilitation needs and the applicant’s abilities.

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains a permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and other important records. Our office serves over 2.5 million registered voters and 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County.

The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

We look forward to you joining what is considered by many to be the country's premier recording office.
** Proud To Offer
*** Work with a greater purpose
* Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
** We Require
*** Experience in data entry from a document into a database
* Experience in keyboard and desktop navigation
* Experience in researching and gathering information
* High School diploma or GED
* Other combinations of related experience and/or education may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
** Other Requirements
*** Must be able to type a minimum of 35 words per minute (WPM) with accuracy
* Must be registered or eligible to register to vote in Arizona by the time of hire
* Must be able to pass applicable background screening
* Must be able to work the full work assignment, extensive irregular hours, and shifts based on the department's needs
* Must have a valid AZ driver’s license by the time of hire
** We Also Value
*** One or more years of general office experience
* One or more years of moderate computer use experience
* One or more years of election experience
* One or more years of customer service experience
* Bilingual in English and Spanish
** Job Contributions
** Signature Verification Clerk
* Utilizes Election software to verify and compare voter signatures on affidavit envelopes with records
* Analyzes signatures and performs other research, such as contacting voters directly to ensure the efficacy of mail-in ballot processing

Flagging Clerk
* Conducts research, adds or removes voters’ information from the Active Early Voting List, and flags voters for ballots
* Data entry of voter information utilizing Elections software

Curing Clerk
* Utilizes proprietary Election software to view signature files and verify voter signatures on affidavit envelopes
* Outreach to voters primarily via telephone to verify identity on Early Voting affidavit envelopes and explain simple processes
* Performs a large volume of phone calls to assist voters and provide conflict resolution
* Performs general office duties, including data entry, email communications to voters, mail sorting, filing, and other duties as needed
* Provides professional, non-partisan customer service to voters
** Working Conditions
*** Full-time/Temporary/Overtime hours are mandatory during the election cycle
* Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
* Upper extremity repetitive motion
* Ability to review small font on hard copy or computer screen
* Ability to view a computer screen for an extended period
* Ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 25 pounds…