Job Summary

To ensure the secure and efficient return of election materials to the Registration & Elections Division of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s Office after the close of Vote Centers on election night.

Compensation

Drivers: $120.00

Attendants: $100.00

Training: $25.00

Note: 
Teams working additional assignments will receive $50 each for each additional return or location. County employees will receive payment through payroll check.

Summary of Major Duties
  • Teams call the Registration & Elections Division on Election Day within an assigned time slot to confirm their attendance that night.
  • Teams report to their first assigned location at 7:45 p.m. or earlier.
  • Teams lock assigned drop boxes at precisely 8:00 p.m.
  • Teams pick up election materials from their voting location.
  • Once all assigned materials are collected and/or Drop Boxes are locked, teams deliver everything to an assigned Receiving Station.
  • Duration of assignments are estimated to be 3.5 hours.
Requirements

Couriers are expected to have the ability to:

  • Complete an application form and W4
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Wait for Vote Center Representatives to prepare materials
  • Behave in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service
  • Ensure the secure and efficient return of election materials to their Receiving Station
  • Drivers are required to:
    • be at least 18 years of age
    • have a valid CA Driver's License and good driving record
    • have a vehicle that locks (no open trucks)
    • have the ability and skill to drive at night

    • have a vehicle that can accommodate a 35.25"H x 22"W ballot box and/or five 29"H x 4"W x 17"L ballot bags

Please complete the application form below.

For questions, please contact us at couriers@smcacre.gov or (650) 312-5222.

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Training is mandatory. The Courier training will be held via Microsoft Teams. The training link to participate will be sent out to applicants approximately one week in advance of the scheduled training date. A recording of the training will be provided to those who cannot attend. If you have any questions about the training or the Election Material Courier position, please email us at, couriers@smcacre.gov.

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