Temporary Elections Lead (Internal Only)

POSTING TYPE: Open to all Dakota County Employees
DEPARTMENT: Elections
HOURS: up to full time for up to 10 months
HIRING PAY: $24/hour
LOCATION: Hastings
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: Friday, August 21, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

This posting is ONLY open to Dakota County Government employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Temporary Election Lead assists elections staff in conducting election administration tasks, supporting department programs, and related duties as assigned. They will also serve as a team lead for and assist in training of temporary elections staff.

• At least 18 years of age
• A Minnesota resident for at least 20 days
• A citizen of the United States
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Eligible to vote in Minnesota
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.

Temporary Election Lead

1. Serve as the team lead
2. Assist in training temporary election staff
3. Issue ballots to county residents at county service centers.
4. Accurately compile statistics related to issued and received ballots
5. Process received ballots
6. Prepare, stuff and/or collate election related materials
7. Answer questions from the voters and others regarding elections
8. Prepare and /or enter data into the state voter registration system
9. Lead teams of temporary elections staff in the above tasks
10. Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge Minnesota election processes, laws, policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with the public, department and County associates in a professional manner.
• Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use computers and computer programs proficiently
• Ability to perform accurate detail work with figures, statistical records, filing proofreading and spelling.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work under pressure in a highly visible work environment during elections.

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
• We extend an offer and conduct background checks

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time