Adams County, CO Elections

Participate in the election process, get to know your community, and get paid!

To serve as an Election Worker you must be registered to vote in Colorado, and not convicted of any election-related offense. You do not have to be registered in Adams County to work for us. Family members of candidates appearing on the ballot may not serve as election workers. All Temporary Election Workers are paid $15 per hour, including training.

Anyone interested in becoming an election worker must fill out the survey at the bottom of this page.

Student Election Workers
Even before you turn 18 and are eligible to vote, you can take part in the election process by serving as a student election worker. Certification forms for student election workers must be completed by the school you attend and your parent/guardian. Please complete the survey below, and click here to access the Student Election Worker application form. You must complete both of these forms in order to work.

Current Adams County Employees, please visit this page:
www.adamsvotes.com/EmployeeElectionWorkers

Available Election Worker Positions:

Click on the Job Title to expand the position descriptions. Submit your top three choices in the form below.
You must commit to full period of time and extended hours as needed. Working date range is specified with the position description below.

In the Community – Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC)

(Various locations around Adams County)

Coordinated Election (11/2/21): Training between approx September 13 – October 15

VSPC sites open October 25 – November 2

VSPC SUPERVISOR

(Computer Skill Level 3 – Computer literacy test required if new)

Leadership qualities
Oversees all aspects of the VSPC set-up, processes and takedown
Assists with Election Watchers and any other VSPC guests
Fills in for other positions during breaks and lunches
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Attend a Supervisor class, Computer class, and a Simulation training

VSPC TROUBLESHOOTER

(Computer Skill Level 3 – Computer literacy test required if new)

Assists the Supervisor with the VSPC set-up and takedown
Oversees the use of ballot marking device machines
Oversees the VSPC in the absence of the Supervisor
Fills in for other positions during breaks and lunches
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Attend a Troubleshooter class, Computer class, and a Simulation training

VSPC COMPUTER PROCESSER

(Computer Skill Level 3 – Computer literacy test required if new)

Assists voters with voter registration, updating existing registration, giving vote credit, and replacing a voter’s mail ballot via a computer
Strong computer skills, accurate data entry and attention to detail
Responsible for ballot inventory and daily balancing
Confirm correct ballot type and mark the Statement of Ballots
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Attend a Computer class and a Simulation training class

VSPC GREETER

(No Computer Siklls Required)

Must be pleasant, personable, and professional
Must quickly assess the voter’s needs
Provides appropriate forms
Guides voters to next steps in the voting process
Responsible for maintaining ballot box chain of custody
Distributes “I Voted” stickers
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Attend a Greeter training class and a Simulation training class

VSPC EXIT WORKER

(No Computer Skills Required)

Must be pleasant, personable, and professional
Must quickly assess the voter’s needs
Oversees voters dropping In-Person ballots into the ballot box
Responsible for maintaining ballot box chain of custody
Distributes “I Voted” stickers
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Attend an Exit Worker training class and a Simulation training class

VSPC WAR ROOM ASSISTANT

(Computer Skill Level 3 – Past election experience preferred)

Assist VSPC Manager and Lead with VSPC operations and other assigned duties
Call center environment, troubleshooting various issues from equipment malfunctions to voter issues
Assist with daily and nightly VSPC balancing
Able to work extended hours in a high stress environment
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Attend all VSPC Worker training classes

In the Elections Office (Brighton, CO) – Ballot Processing Operations

Working dates/time can vary based on ballot return rates. Training is provided on your first working day.

Coordinated Election (11/2/21): approx. October 18 – November 3

BALLOT SECURITY TEAM (driving)

(Computer Skill Level 1 – Minimal)

2 Phases of work available: October 11 – November 2 OR October 29 – November 2
Transport and track ballot boxes to and from VSPCs
Pick up mail ballots from the 24-hour Drop Boxes
Deliver supplies to VSPCs, as needed
Valid driver license required, county vehicle provided
Ability to lift up to 50lbs/stand for extended periods of time/ability to get in and out of vehicles routinely

MAIL BALLOT RECEIVING - WAREHOUSE

(No computer skills required)

Receive mail ballots that were picked up by the Ballot Security Team and from the post office
Verify seals, open ballot transport bags, sort ballots into mail trays
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Heavy turning/twisting movements
Must have good hand-eye coordination
Basic math and organizational skills
Heavy repetitive hand wrist and arm motions

AGILIS ASSISTANT - WAREHOUSE

(No computer skills required)

Operate incoming envelope sorting equipment
Ability to spend a long time on your feet
Ability to lift 25 lbs
Heavy turning/twisting movements
Must have good hand-eye coordination
Basic math and organizational skills
Heavy repetitive hand wrist and arm motions

SIGNATURE VERIFICATION - TIER 1

(Computer Skill Level 2 – Basic)

Ballot volume received dictates the number of hours worked
Verify voter signatures on mail ballot envelopes
Must have basic computer skills
Party affiliation required (Democrat or Republican)
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time

SIGNATURE VERIFICATION - TIER 2

(Computer Skill Level 3 – Experienced)

Ballot volume received dictates the number of hours worked
Research challenged voter signatures from mail ballot envelopes
Must have advanced computer skills
Party affiliation required (Democrat or Republican)
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time

OPEX OPERATOR

(Computer Skill Level 1 – Minimal)

Operate mail ballot opening equipment, removing ballots from envelopes
Must have basic computer skills
Must have good hand-eye coordination
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Sitting for long periods of time doing repetitive movement

BALLOT PREP (PREVIOUSLY CALLED BALLOT REMOVAL)

(No Computer skills required)

Physical separation of mail ballot packets
Ability to focus with attention to detail
May be assigned to adjudication, duplication or auditing
Basic math and organizational skills
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day
Sitting for long periods of time

BALLOT SCANNING

(Computer Skill Level 3 – Experienced)

Scan ballots for tabulation
Must have advanced computer skills
Basic math and organizational skills
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day

In the Elections Office (Brighton, CO) & Driving Throughout County

Training is provided on your first working day.

Coordinated Election (11/2/21): September 27 – November 5

MOBILE TROUBLESHOOTER

(Advanced computer skills required)

Deliver equipment to VSPC’s before opening day, pick up equipment after Election Day
Drive to VSPCs throughout the county to assist with troubleshooting various voting equipment/computers.
Light knowledge of Windows troubleshooting.
Ability to quickly learn new computer software/hardware.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Valid Colorado drivers license required. Driving county owned vehicle most of the day.
Able to work 14+ hours Election Day.

Complete the form below to submit your top three choices.
Don’t forget to click Submit on the last page of the form.

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