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.

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)

Primary Election (6/30/20): Training between May 26 – June 19, VSPC open June 22 – June 30

General Election (11/3/20): Training between September 14 – October 16
1st wave of VSPC sites open, October 19 – November 3
2nd wave of VSPC sites open, October 26 – November 3
3rd wave of VSPC sites open, November 2 – 3

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.

Primary Election (6/30/20): approx. June 16 – July 1

General Election (11/3/20): approx. October 20 – November 4

BALLOT SECURITY TEAM (driving)

(Computer Skill Level 1 – Minimal)

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)