Help the People of Juneau Have Their Say – Apply Now To Be a CBJ Election Worker
The Municipal Clerk’s Office is currently recruiting civic-minded Juneau residents to assist in conducting this year’s municipal election.
Each year, CBJ municipal elections are conducted smoothly and successfully thanks to a workforce of dedicated individuals committed to our democratic process. Election workers are responsible for a wide variety of tasks, from operating vote centers to serving on the canvass review board. Training begins as early as next week – so whether you are an experienced election worker or interested in getting involved for the first time, we encourage you to apply!
Positions include:
- Election Call Center Workers
- Vote Center Workers
- Ballot Drop Box Teams
- Canvass Review Board Workers
- On-Call Election Workers
Exact dates, times, and duration of work will vary depending on need. Both short-term (1-2 days) and long-term (3-4 weeks) positions are available, and applicants available on a part-time basis are welcome.
With the exception of on-call election workers, all positions operate on scheduled shifts. On-call election workers will be available to fill unexpected shift vacancies or cover other duties that may arise during the election period. All positions will include training.
Compensation begins at approximately $16.00/hour. Election workers whose duties include driving (for example, to deliver election supplies from one vote center to another) will be reimbursed for mileage.
Election Worker Qualifications
All election workers must:
- be registered to vote in Alaska;
- enjoy interaction with the public; and
- be able to perform duties in a neutral/non-partisan fashion.
In addition, on-call election workers must be licensed drivers and have access to reliable transportation.
An election worker should not work or volunteer on the campaign of a candidate or a ballot initiative that appears on the municipal ballot. In addition, an election worker cannot have a familial relationship with any candidate on the municipal ballot. A familial relationship includes:
- mother, mother-in-law, stepmother;
- father, father-in-law, stepfather;
- sister, sister-in-law, stepsister;
- brother, brother-in-law, stepbrother;
- spouse; or
- person sharing the same living quarters.
How to Apply
Anyone interested in applying for an election worker position is encouraged to contact Municipal Clerk Beth McEwen at (907) 586-5278 or send an email to [email protected]. Applicants will be asked to submit an updated CBJ job application available on our website at juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities.