Company Description Department Background The mission of the Department of Elections (Department) is to provide equitable access to voting and election-related services and to conduct free, fair, and functional elections for the City and County of San Francisco. Department staff work year-round to ensure that every eligible San Franciscan has easy access to safe, barrier-free registration and voting options. The Department also works continuously to improve its elections programs with the goal of making them ever more efficient and responsive to the needs of San Francisco voters. The Department strives to cultivate a workplace environment in which employees of all racial and ethnic backgrounds feel respected, valued, and supported in providing the fairest and most effective services possible to San Francisco residents. The Department is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and to providing the training and resources necessary for all employees to succeed in delivering equitable services to city residents. The Department is committed to reaching job seekers of all backgrounds. Everyone, including job seekers from underrepresented communities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Job Description Position Description In preparation for the November 3, 2026, General Election, the Department of Elections is seeking applications for seasonal positions of Voter Information Pamphlet Typesetter. Before every local election, the Department produces the Official Voter Information Pamphlet for distribution to San Francisco voters. The Official Voter Information Pamphlet comes in a variety of accessible formats and in five languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, and Vietnamese) to inform San Francisco's electorate. To support this project the Department's Publications team prepares, formats, and typesets hundreds of pages of election materials, ensuring a consistent, accurate, and print-ready final product under strict production deadlines. In addition to the range of duties assigned to the 1404 job code, https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=1404&setId=COMMN, the persons in these positions will perform the following essential duties and responsibilities: Use Adobe InDesign to format and typeset translated versions of the Official Voter Information Pamphlet. Review typeset materials for formatting accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Work collaboratively with Publications team to meet production deadlines. Assisting with other elections-related tasks as needed. Position Schedule, Requirements, and Work Location These are seasonal positions with a tentative start date of August 24, 2026. The initial assignment, which focuses on typesetting the Voter Information Pamphlet, is expected to continue through approximately September 18, 2026. Following the completion of the typesetting assignment, additional temporary assignments are expected to be available through approximately November 13, 2026, depending on the Department's operational needs. These assignments provide an opportunity for continued employment during the election cycle. Work will be performed on site at the Department of Elections Office at City Hall, San Francisco, CA. Work hours will vary in accordance with the demands of the Official Voter Information Pamphlet Production cycle and will range between 20 and 40 hours per week. This is a temporary exempt as-needed position. Temporary exempt as-needed employees who have worked more than 1040 hours in any consecutive 12-month period, and whose normal work week at the time of inclusion in the system is not less than 20 hours are eligible for health coverage and retirement benefits. For more information on the City and County of San Francisco benefit policies, refer to the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/benefits/.

Position Salary:

$32.1625 to $39.10 hourly $66,898 to $81,328 annually

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

One (1) year of clerical experience including preparing and maintaining a variety of records and/or documents, filing, use of office equipment, public contact and processing of incoming and outgoing mail.

Substitution:

Completion of an approved City and County of San Francisco Clerical Administrative Training program, or completion of a clerical training program (240 hours), or 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) of coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of required experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate proficiency in Adobe InDesign, with experience formatting and typesetting complex documents. Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to produce accurate work under tight deadlines. Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn new systems, procedures, and election-related subject matter in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Be proficient in reading and writing one or more of the following languages: Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, or Vietnamese. Demonstrate a commitment to excellent public service and impartiality. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Elections Hiring Team at elections.careers@sfgov.org. Additional Information Additional Information Regarding Employment with the

City and County of San Francisco:

Information About The Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Worker ADA Accommodation Veterans Preference Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement Carol Isen - Human Resources Director All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.