Ballot Prep - Student Judge
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Adams County Elections
Brighton, CO, US
Summary
The ballot prep team is responsible for opening mail ballot envelopes, removing ballots, and preparing them for tabulation. Team members must also screen for damaged ballots and maintain voter anonymity throughout the process.
Job Description
*ELECTION WORKER POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS AND NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS*
If you are looking for regular, full or part-time work with Adams County please visit the county's jobs page:
https://www.adcogov.org/career-opportunities
Application Closing Date: November 2nd, 2026
Position Summary:
As a member of the ballot prep team, you will work at tables of 4 people to open mail ballot envelopes, remove the ballots, and prepare them for tabulation. This position is mostly sitting, with no computer use.
(Entry Level Skills)
Job Description:
- Count and confirm the number of envelopes in a tray
- Remove voted ballots from their return envelopes
- Screen and sort out damaged, facsimile, and fax ballots as potential remakes
- Inspect each ballot for red ink or light voter markings that need to be enhanced
- Prepare ballot cards for tabulation by backfolding and boxing extracted ballots
- Maintain voter anonymity by keeping the voter’s information away from line of sight
- File empty envelopes, remakes, and miscellaneous items in their designated holding area
- Peek batches of empty envelopes to ensure that all ballots have been successfully extracted
Working Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
Students are required to complete a virtual training session and submit a Student Judge form signed by a parent or guardian and a school official. Student Judge form can be found on our website.
At Adams County, our people drive innovation and service, powering the work we do for the community. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee’s contributions make a real impact for those we serve. By bringing together individuals with a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives, we strengthen both our organization and the community. Join us and help build the most innovative and welcoming county in America.
With rich traditions and history, Adams County offers the best of suburban and rural life – vibrant cities, quiet towns and miles of recreation. Located in northeastern Colorado, the county ranks among the top five largest counties in the state and is projected to be the fastest growing county in the metro Denver area over the next two decades.
Only 20 minutes from downtown Denver, Adams County serves over 500,000 residents and includes the cities of Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn and Thornton; portions of Arvada, Aurora and Westminster; and the town of Bennett. Unincorporated communities include Henderson, Strasburg and Watkins. The county offers a professional business climate; a diverse labor pool; affordable land; a wide range of housing opportunities and community amenities; and boasts a high quality of life for residents.
For more information visit www.adamscountyco.gov or follow us online:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyGov
Facebook - www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyCareers
Twitter – @AdamsCountyGov
Founded
1902
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Brighton, CO
At Adams County, our people drive innovation and service, powering the work we do for the community. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee’s contributions make a real impact for those we serve. By bringing together individuals with a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives, we strengthen both our organization and the community. Join us and help build the most innovative and welcoming county in America.
With rich traditions and history, Adams County offers the best of suburban and rural life – vibrant cities, quiet towns and miles of recreation. Located in northeastern Colorado, the county ranks among the top five largest counties in the state and is projected to be the fastest growing county in the metro Denver area over the next two decades.
Only 20 minutes from downtown Denver, Adams County serves over 500,000 residents and includes the cities of Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Northglenn and Thornton; portions of Arvada, Aurora and Westminster; and the town of Bennett. Unincorporated communities include Henderson, Strasburg and Watkins. The county offers a professional business climate; a diverse labor pool; affordable land; a wide range of housing opportunities and community amenities; and boasts a high quality of life for residents.
For more information visit www.adamscountyco.gov or follow us online:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyGov
Facebook - www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyCareers
Twitter – @AdamsCountyGov
Founded
1902
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Government Administration
Org type
Government Agency
Headquarters
Brighton, CO