Seasonal Election Clerk to the Clerk & Recorder's Office Company Hill County

Location Havre, MT

Date Posted 09/19/2026

Description Experience Required

• Experience in an office setting or in the use of office machines, with personalputer experiences preferable
• Experience in handling confidential material
  Minimum Education Required High school diploma or equivalent;
  Expected Start Date 10/05/2026
  Compensation $17.17
• $17.

00 / hourly

Hours Per Week 40

Number Of Positions 1

Job Description

SUMMARY OF WORK

The Election Clerk performs a wide range of duties in support of the election process. This position requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines. Primary responsibilities include assisting with preparation for Election Day, which may involve setting up and testing election equipment and supporting other election-related activities.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Elections are a major function of this office; tfore, the successful candidate must be able to multitask effectively and provide assistance with additional office responsibilities as needed. This position may require extended work hours during peak election periods and may be required to work the Saturday prior to Election Day in May and October, in accordance with

MCA 13-2-304

(3)(a-c). Nature of work This position performs professional and technical duties requiring attention to accuracy, detail and timeliness in the process of elections. Position must be able to work well with the public, co-workers and with multiple interruptions. Position maintains the highest level of confidentiality of sensitive information. Must be able to work long & extended hours for elections. Position requires ability to adapt quickly to varying job tasks and to work with minimal supervision. Hazards of the position include heavy lifting of large election equipment (weights of approximately 25 to 50 pounds). Personal s Continual contact with other employees in the office and extensivemunication with the general public, both personally and on the telephone. Will also require a substantial amount of contact with other county department employees, supervisors, and elected officials. Supervision Received Supervision from Clerk & Recorder and Deputies as need arises. Essential Functions This position requiresputer skills; understand and interpret laws and regulations of the State of Montana.

AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

• Election questions;
• Registers people to vote;
• Assists withplete election process on a continual basis;
• Learn all aspects of Montana voting system;

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge This position requires a knowledge of laws pertaining to recording of documents, birth and death certificates and privacy; knowledge of the election process and laws; and requires skills in all basic office machines. Abilities This position requires the ability to be flexible and do varied tasks while working with numerous interruptions; maintain updated accurate records; prepare reports; work extremely well with people; accurately and efficiently record information; maintain the highest level of confidentiality;municate effectively both orally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions efficiently; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public. Be able to read and understand the law relative to the duties of the Clerk and Recorder's office. Lift 25 to 50 pounds, and be on feet for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The above knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through abination of education and experience equivalent to

• High School Diploma
• Experience in an office setting or in the use of office machines, with personal
  puter experiences preferable
• Experience in handling confidential material

JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon job performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following

• Performs assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Efficiently assists with election process
• Maintains accurate and timely records
• Observes work hours
• Demonstrates punctuality
• Maintains

CONFIDENTIALITY

of sensitive information The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other duties may be needed or assigned. Is this a registered apprenticeship? False

Place of Work On-site Requisition ID 2

Application Instructions Hill County Courthouse 315 4th St Havre, MT 59501 406-400-2308 Attn Brittany L. Stygles