Temporary Hotline Representative

About the role

It's election season, and we need your help! Calling all Customer Service professionals! As a Temporary Hotline Representative, you will take inbound calls from Poll Workers at Vote Centers, Troubleshooters, or Curbside Voters. You are responsible for creating a detailed ticket of each call, providing troubleshooting assistance, ordering supplies, and dispatching help to the Vote Center when needed. Apply Today! Temporary Election Workers who meet eligibility requirements can earn a $1,250 One-Time Retention Incentive . Don't miss your opportunity to qualify! Maricopa County Elections serves over 2.5 million registered voters as they exercise their right to make informed decisions regarding the selection of local and national leaders and ballot measures. We believe in teamwork, creating a vibrant, exciting work environment, and pursuing opportunities to make a positive impact in the communities that make up the 4th largest and fastest-growing County in the United States! Our work supports elections in cities, towns, school districts, and special districts, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team! Proud To Offer Work with a greater purpose Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Other Requirements Must be a registered voter or have the ability to become a registered voter in the State of Arizona by time of hire Must pass an applicable background screening Must demonstrate strong professional skills with internal and external stakeholders (written, telephone, and verbal) Must be able to work overtime as necessary We Also Value One or more years of poll worker experience One or more years of general office experience One or more years of moderate computer use experience One or more years of election experience Job Contributions Takes inbound calls from Poll Workers at Vote Centers, Troubleshooters, or Curbside Voters Creates tickets detailing the call and what transpired Provides troubleshooting over the phone, placing tickets for order supplies, or dispatching help to the Vote Center Assists other divisions of Elections with their daily functions and activities Working Conditions Full-time/Temporary/Overtime/Holiday hours are mandatory during the election cycle This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods and to review small fonts on hard copy or computer screen Upper extremity repetitive motion is required A High-volume of work, including a large volume of inbound and outbound phone calls and constant distractions, should be expected Requires the ability to lift floor-to-shoulder and shoulder-to-waist a minimum of 25 pounds and carry for 100 feet Must demonstrate the ability to multitask in a high-volume and time-critical work environment Must not engage in any political discussion Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.