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Assistant Registrar of Voters (Seasonal)

Req ID
2025-29636
Dept
Election Division
Position
Regular Part-Time
Location
Election-Voter Reg.
Union
EXO
Openings
50
Posting End Date
9/20/2025
Contact Email
ann.sheehan@boston.gov

Overview:

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the position):

 

The City of Boston’s Election Department seeks individuals to serve as Listing Officers and Data Entry Clerks beginning in May and ending in August. Under the supervision and direction of the Election Department Staff, the Listing Officers will go door to door in neighborhoods throughout the City to complete the Annual Listing of Residents required by Massachusetts General Laws. In addition, participants will be performing data entry and clerical work related to Boston’s upcoming State and Municipal Elections. This work is crucial and necessary to protect voter rights and provide city officials with pertinent information to provide better municipal services.

Responsibilities:

  • Talk with residents throughout various neighborhoods to gather residency information.
  • Update and input data as provided by the residents on their annual census form.
  • Sort and file Voter Registration Forms.
  • Assist with phone calls from the general public.
  • Considerable walking, as well as stair climbing.
  • Assist with tasks related to election preparation.
  • Participate in Voter Registration Outreach events in preparation for the upcoming elections and other duties assigned by Election supervisors.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

  • Ability to prioritize assignments, organization, professionalism, strong verbal communication, work with minimal supervision when needed, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Applicants will be subject to CORI review.
  • Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/$18 per hour

Hours per week: 35

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.