Temporary Ballot By Mail Clerk

Position Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter data into election management systems.
• Prepare outgoing mailed materials, including printing, copying, folding, labeling and combining.
• Process incoming mail, including collecting, sorting, distributing, scanning, filing.
• Answer phones, document call information, respond to questions or direct caller to appropriate resource.
• Operate office and commercial scale equipment, including printers, scanners, copiers.
• Match and reconcile documents and data.
• Move files, boxes and other materials.
• Other duties as requested.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:
Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Pay close attention to details.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness and ability to learn new computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to follow instructions closely, and understand the flow of a process.
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Preferences:

• Call center experience a plus.
• Collaboration with co-workers emphasized.
• Enthusiasm for the democratic process and voting.
• Knowledge of Harris County election processes a plus.
• Experience operating basic office equipment (copiers, printers, scanners).

General Information:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time | Position End Date:March 13, 2026 -This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County-contracted agency._ Position End Date may be extended or shortened, based upon available workload and at Director's discretion._
• Standard work hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm | 30-minute lunch and (2) 15-minute breaks
• Longer hours to be expected during peak election work periods, at some times may exceed 10 hours/day.
• Working within a team of 30+.
• Tasks may vary during and from day to day.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working in both a warehouse and office environment, occasionally near typical warehouse equipment and commercial printing, copying, scanning equipment.
• Security of processes and work materials is paramount. Safety emphasized. Free parking, small lockers for personal items provided.
• Ability to lift 30-40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Salary:

• $17.00 Hourly

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
• The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular(full-time)** positions:
  Health & Wellness Benefits
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Savings Benefit
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The _employee benefits plans of _Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: