Position Description: The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office Initiative Verification Clerk provides community members who are interested in public service the opportunity to spend 7 weeks (June 24 to August 2, 2024) working with the Elections Division. The Elections Division is looking for community members who want to learn about election administration and support the initiative review process leading up to the 2024 election. As a Verification Clerk with the Elections Division, you will observe how state government functions and attend training related to election administration. You will learn how to research state statutes and the requirements of Arizona’s initiative process. You will contribute to the team by reviewing initiative petition sheets and identifying whether signatures comply with statutory requirements. Students or recent graduates interested in public service and witnessing democracy in action are encouraged to apply. Skills Required: Knowledge of basic office professionalism Basic knowledge of policy, government, public administration, or law Skill in active listening Skill in critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to approach problems. Skill in working effectively with a team. Skill in basic computer navigation Ability to be extremely detail oriented. Ability to adapt to changes in processes or responsibilities. Ability to initiate and follow-through tasks. Ability to remain objective and non-partisan while serving as an intern under the Secretary of State. Experience Required: Must possess a valid AZ driver's license or state picture ID . Must be able to participate full-time ( Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Must be at least 18 years old. *Graduating high school seniors may also apply and will be considered. Education Required: N/A Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Experience: Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred) public administration: 1 year (Required) Verification Clerk: 1 year (Required) verification of legal documents: 1 year (Required) govt law policies: 1 year (Required) election administration: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: valid AZ driver's license or state picture ID (Required) Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Required) Ability to Commute: Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $19 - $20 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Public administration: 1 year (Required)", "Verification Clerk: 1 year (Required)", "Verification of legal documents: 1 year (Required)", "Govt law policies: 1 year (Required)", "Election administration: 1 year (Required)", "Valid AZ driver's license or state picture ID (Required)", "Work authorization (Required)", "Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)" ]