Job Description

Salary: $14.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 26039
Department: City Manager's Office
Division: Elections
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central


POSITION OBJECTIVE
Serve your community and play a vital role in our democracy as an Election Judge for the 2026 election. In this position, you'll help prepare polling places, welcome and assist voters, issue ballots, and ensure the integrity of the voting process. Election Judges operate voting equipment, perform essential audits, and provide exceptional customer service throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to learn more about election operations, work as part of a dedicated team, and make a meaningful civic impact.

Election Judge: $14
Head Judge: $15
Absentee Ballot Judge $18

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Sign in voters, register voters, distribute ballots, and ensure only qualified voters are permitted to vote.
2. Setting up the polling place prior to opening (equipment, signage, voting booths) and closing the polling place following voting.
3. Operate and/or assist with voting equipment.
4. Perform various audits throughout the day as well as recording and transmitting vote totals.
5. Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
6. High-level of attention to detail to ensure voter registrations and/or check-ins accurately correlate to the number of ballots given and ballots processed by vote counting equipment.
7. Troubleshoot technical difficulties with elections equipment following provided guides.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Absentee Ballot Judges:

1. Access State Voter Registration System (SVRS) to verify voter's information and eligibility to register or vote.
2. Update state voter records as required.
3. Handle confidential data.
4. Lead, manage, supervise, and provide work direction to all Election Judges assigned to polling place

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Be able to read, write, and speak English.
2. Be eligible to vote in Minnesota.
3. Complete required online training session(s).

Additional Qualifications for Head Judge and Absentee Ballot Judge:

1. Previous experience as an Election Judge.
2. Must be a registered voter.

Unqualified Persons:

1. A candidate who is on the ballot in that precinct.
2. The spouse, parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, sibling, or stepsibling of any candidate on the ballot in the same precinct.
3. The spouse, parent, child, or sibling of an Election Judge serving in the same precinct.
4. Anyone who signed or circulated a Nomination Petition for a candidate.
5. Any member of a committee petitioning for a referendum or recall on the ballot.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous administrative experience.
2. Bilingual or multilingual.
3. Previously served as Election Judge.
4. Available for assignment at any precinct.
5. Comfortable using computer systems and election technology.
6. Supervision experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people from all cultures and backgrounds.
2. Ability to handle, discern and maintain confidentiality as required by State law.
3. Knowledge of rules, regulations, and codes related to elections.
4. Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions.
5. Ability to handle high-stress situations and remain calm under pressure.
6. Ability to tactfully address issues with difficult or angry people and determine when to request assistance from City staff.
7. Ability to work well with the public and effectively deal with angry or disgruntled voters.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a variety of settings. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office. Work is light duty with ability to lift, carry or push up to 10 pounds.


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EEO/ADAAA
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
01


Which of the following Election Judge positions would you like to apply for? Select all that apply.

• Election Judge
• Head Judge
• Absentee Ballot Judge

02


Are you able to remain calm and professional while dealing with a frustrated or upset person?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you eligible to vote in the State of Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

04


Are you able to fluently read, write and speak English?

• Yes
• No

05


Are you a candidate in this election?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you signed or circulated a nomination petition for this election?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you able to work a full shift from 6:00 A.M. to after polls close (APPROXIMATELY 9:00 p.m. for the General Election on November 3rd 2026)?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you related to a candidate or another Election Judge?

• Yes
• No

09


If yes, please indicate the persons name and relationship
10


Minnesota law requires that certain election duties be performed by two judges of different political parties. Statute also requires that no more than half of the Election Judges assigned in a precinct may be members of the same political party. Minnesota law defines member as an individual who supports the general principles of that party's constitution, voted for the majority of that party's candidates in the last General Election, or intends to vote for a majority of that party's candidates in the next election. Upon application, Election Judge candidates are required to declare party affiliation:

• Democratic-Farm-Labor
• Republican
• Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis
• Legal Marijuana Now
• Unaffiliated/Minor Party Affiliation

11


Have you served as an Election judge in previous Minnesota elections? If so, please indicate in which capacity (select all that apply).

• No - I have not served as an Election Judge in a previous MN election.
• Yes- I have served as an Election Judge in a previous MN election
• Yes - I have served as a Head Judge in a previous MN election.

12


Please explain how you ensure accuracy in your work.
Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Seasonal work, Work at office, Shift work

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