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.

Compensation

Drivers: $100.00 and mileage reimbursement at a rate of $0.67 per mile*

Attendants: $100.00

Training: $25.00

Note: 
Teams working additional assignments will receive $50 per return.
County employees will receive payment through payroll check.

*​Mileage is only reimbursed for travel from voting location to Receiving Station, NOT from or to home/work locations.

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. All training sessions will be held at the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402.

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