Now Hiring: Temporary Instructor – Help Power Democracy in Harris County
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Contract
Pay: $20 per hour
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: March 13, 2026

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Do you thrive under pressure? Love working with people? Ready to make a real impact in your community?
Join Openwork and become a vital part of the Harris County elections process. We’re hiring Temporary Instructors to train and support election workers across the county. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to support democracy from the ground up.

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What You’ll Do:

• Learn all election-related content outlined in the training manual and curriculum

• Deliver engaging, effective training to election workers, both in person and over the phone

• Provide excellent customer service and serve as a key support resource during election periods

• Travel to various Harris County locations to lead training sessions and offer on-site coaching

• Respond to last-minute needs and emergencies during critical voting times

• Use printed materials to communicate procedures and policy clearly

• Support other election-related departments as needed

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What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to follow state and county election policies precisely

• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and stay on your feet for extended periods

• Willingness to travel, including night driving and long distances across the county

• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments and remaining solution-focused

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Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of training experience

• Prior experience as an election judge, trainer, or in a similar election-related role

• Familiarity with vote center procedures, election equipment, and Harris County election systems

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Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• A confident public speaker and strong communicator

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

• Tech-savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office and other digital tools

• Able to adapt to changing schedules and priorities with ease

• Calm under pressure, with excellent leadership and conflict-resolution skills

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Schedule and Hours:

• Temporary position working 30 to 40 hours per week (overtime possible during elections)

• Train-the-trainer periods: August 11 to September 13, 2025, and January 5 to January 16, 2026 (Monday to Friday, hours vary)

• Official training period: Must be available to work any day of the week, though you will only work five days per week

• Training shifts: 8 to 12 hours

• Election shifts: 14 to 20 hours

• Holidays off include Thanksgiving week, winter holidays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and others

• Reduced hours and mandatory vacation scheduled between elections

• No time off permitted during peak election periods: October 13 to November 11, 2025, and February 9 to March 10, 2026

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Physical Demands:
This role requires physical activity including walking, standing, pushing, pulling, and lifting. You must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and remain active throughout long shifts.

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Why Work with Openwork?
At Openwork, we connect great people to great opportunities. In this role, you’ll directly contribute to a successful election process in one of the largest counties in the country. This is a chance to build leadership, training, and public service skills — all while playing a key role in upholding democracy.

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Apply today and help keep Harris County voting strong.