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Elections Office Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summary

Assist with voter participation in the 2016 Presidential Election by performing data entry, customer service and clerical assignments.  Actual assignments will be based on aptitude and interest of applicants.

What to Expect

This internship opportunity is for anyone interested in careers such as customer service, public service and office administration.  Experiences to be gained are:

·           Performing tasks on a laptop or computer workstation.

·           Entering and accessing data within a specialized database system.

·           Reconciliation of data and forms.

·           Compliance with state and federal laws.

·           Customer service and public interaction.

·           Use of multi-line phone system.

·           Proof reading.

 Primary Duties

·           Enter voter registration and absentee ballot request information into a database.

·           Examine voter forms for completeness.

·           Prepare and mail voter registration cards and other election notices.

·           Assist the public in-person, by e-mail and by telephone.

·           Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Requirements

·           High school junior or senior.

·           Dependable, honest and trustworthy.

·           Strong attention to detail.

·           Accurate typing skills.

·           Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

·           Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

·           Ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks.

·           Must remain politically neutral while working within the Auditor’s Office.

 

Office Environment

·           Location: Linn County Public Service Center, 935 2^nd St SW, Cedar Rapids.

·           Office Hours: M-F, 8-5.

·           Work Days & Hours: Negotiable. 4 hours a day, preferable.

·           Dress: Office casual.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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