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City of Sun Prairie

Election Official

Sun Prairie, WI

$16 - $21/hr

... our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted. Starting Pay Election Official - $16/hr Election Office Assistant - $18/hr Certified Election Official - $18/hr Chief Inspector - $21/hr ...

City of Sun Prairie, WI

Election Official

Sun Prairie, WI · On-site

$16 - $21/hr

... our elections are open, fair, impartial, and trusted. Starting Pay Election Officia l - $16/hr Election Office Assistant - $18/hr Certified Election Official - $18/hr Chief Inspector - $21/hr ...

Travis County

Elections Trainer

Austin, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Must be able to lead small groups of election officials and workers in training. Must be available to work full time hours, variable schedules, and split shifts, including nights and weekends.

Arkansas Jobs

ELECTION COORDINATOR

Little Rock, AR · On-site

The Election Coordinator works closely with local election officials, state agencies, and the public to ensure that election processes are effective, accessible, and fair. The Election Coordinator ...

Hanover County, VA

Officer of Election

Hanover, VA · On-site

$135/day

The Hanover County Electoral Board is responsible for conducting elections in our county. The County of Hanover currently operates 37 voting precincts. Approximately 200 election officials serve ...

County of Anson

Director of Elections

Wadesboro, NC

$62K/yr

The Director must demonstrate exceptional tact, discretion, and professionalism in frequent interactions with candidates, political party representatives, election officials, and members of the ...

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How much do elections official jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for elections official in the United States is $98,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an elections official?

Elections Officials are individuals responsible for overseeing the administration and integrity of elections at the local, state, or national level. Their duties include organizing polling places, ensuring compliance with election laws, managing voter registration, and counting ballots accurately. They also provide support to voters, train poll workers, and address any issues that arise on Election Day. Their work is crucial in maintaining public trust in the democratic process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an elections official, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Elections Official, you need a solid understanding of election laws, attention to detail, and organizational skills, often supported by relevant experience or training in public administration or a related field. Familiarity with voting systems, ballot counting technology, and election management software is typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and impartiality are crucial soft skills for interacting with the public and resolving issues fairly. These skills and qualities ensure the integrity, accuracy, and smooth operation of the electoral process.

What are some common challenges elections officials face during election cycles, and how are they addressed?

Elections Officials often encounter challenges such as managing high voter turnout, resolving technical or equipment issues, and ensuring the security and integrity of the voting process. They must coordinate with various stakeholders, including poll workers, government agencies, and the public, to address these issues quickly and efficiently. Effective communication, thorough training, and contingency planning are critical to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring smooth election operations.

What is the difference between Elections Official vs Poll Worker?

AspectElections OfficialPoll Worker
CredentialsVaries by jurisdiction; often requires training or certificationTypically minimal; basic training provided
Work EnvironmentOfficial election offices, polling sites, or administrative settingsPolling stations on election day
Employer & IndustryGovernment election offices or agenciesLocal election boards or government agencies
Role & ResponsibilitiesOversees election processes, manages staff, ensures complianceAssists voters, manages polling stations, verifies voter identity

While both Elections Officials and Poll Workers are involved in the election process, Elections Officials hold more administrative and oversight responsibilities, often requiring specific training and certification. Poll Workers primarily assist voters at polling stations with minimal credentials. Both roles are essential for a smooth election process but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Elections Official job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,146 per year, or $47.2 per hour.

Precinct Elections Official

Burgaw, NC • On-site

Pender County Government
Public Safety Statistics Centers and Offices • 1 - 10 employees
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Posted 28 days ago

Job description

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work registering voters, assisting with clerical duties and support in the Elections Office, greeting and assisting visitors and callers, preparing and maintaining voter records and files, preparing precinct supply boxes and assisting with voting terminal testing, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Director of Elections. Assist with other duties as needed or assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by contacting Pender County Human Resources.

Essential Functions

Chief Judge

  • Manage polling place operations on Election Day.
  • Plan and organize the polling place set-up on Monday before Election Day.
  • Pick up and return election supplies.
  • Sign all official documents.

Judge

  • Work under the direction of the Chief Judge.
  • Assist at the polling place set-up on Monday before Election Day.
  • Work at Help Table if assigned.
  • Sign all official documents.
  • Assist with polling place break-down after polls close on Election Day.

Assistant

  • Work under the direction of the Chief Judge.
  • Assist at the polling place set-up on Monday before Election Day.
  • Work at the Help Table if assigned.
  • Assist with polling place break-down after polls close on Election Day.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience

General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment; general knowledge of federal, state and municipal voter registration laws and regulations; general knowledge of voting procedures, maintenance and protection of voting registration lists and records; general knowledge of and ability to operate personal computers, associated hardware, software and peripheral equipment; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. All the above responsibilities, depending on the position assigned, can be trained to work as a Chief Judge, Judge, or Assistant. Mandatory Election Training Session prior to election. Applicants must be a registered voter who resides in the precinct where they wish to serve. To serve as an election worker on Election Day, you must be a registered voter or be a high school student who is at least 17 years old and in good academic standing (this does not apply to early voting). Precinct officials may not be a candidate or relative of a candidate in the election. They also may not be an elected government official, hold office with a political party, or be a manager or treasurer for a candidate or political party. They also may not serve at the same polling place as a spouse, child, spouse of a child, sister, or brother. Precinct Officials are assigned to a specific position based on their strengths, interests, and experience. Most new Precinct Officials will begin as Assistants. Valid driver's license in the state of North Carolina.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

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