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Richland County South Carolina

Poll Worker

Arbutus, MD

$15 - $18/hr

Clerk's Stipend - $195.00 A bonus Stipend may be included forCountywide and Statewide elections. Poll Manager Roles - Managers will serve in various roles on election day Responsibilities of a Poll ...

Barrow County, GA

Election Day Poll Official

Winder, GA · On-site

$175/hr

Barrow County, GA Job Type: Part Time Job Number: 00363 Department: Elections & Voter Registration Opening Date: 03/11/2026 A general election day poll official fills a variety of roles within the ...

Rockwall County, Texas

Elections Clerk

Rockwall, TX

$14.50 - $18/hr

An election clerk is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and smooth operation of the ... poll book. * Process and Assist Voters: guide voters through the check-in process, issue correct ...

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Rockwall County, Texas

Elections Clerk

Rockwall, TX · On-site

$14/hr

An election clerk is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and smooth operation of the ... poll book. * Process and Assist Voters: guide voters through the check-in process, issue correct ...

Lancaster County, SC

Poll Manager

Lancaster, SC · On-site

$120/day

Main St., Lancaster, SC Job Type: PART TIME Department: Voter Registration Opening Date: 06/17/2026 ... You must also be able to commit to training, working the entire election day, and remaining non ...

Northern Township

NORTHERN TOWNSHIP CLERK

Bemidji, MN · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

This is a part-time position, 30 to 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule. The Clerk serves as the statutory records custodian, supports the Board of Supervisors, administers elections, manages ...

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What is the difference between Part Time Election Poll Clerk vs Part Time Election Poll Worker?

AspectPart Time Election Poll ClerkPart Time Election Poll Worker
CredentialsMinimal, often training providedSimilar, often requires basic training
Work EnvironmentPoll stations during electionsPoll stations during elections
Employer & IndustryLocal election offices, governmentLocal election offices, government
Search & Comparison IntentYes, often compared for election rolesYes, similar roles in election staffing

Part Time Election Poll Clerks and Part Time Election Poll Workers both serve at polling stations during elections, often with similar credentials and work environments. The main difference lies in job titles used by employers, with 'Clerk' sometimes implying additional responsibilities like managing paperwork or assisting voters. Both roles are essential for smooth election operations and are typically part-time, temporary positions offered by local government election offices.

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Election Poll Official

Gwinnett County, GA

Lawrenceville, GA • On-site

Part-time

Medical

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Location : Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 26-03570
Department: County Administration
Opening Date: 01/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Class Summary
THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE DURING ELECTION CYCLES
OR FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION
Job DescriptionGwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections is responsible for planning and organizing all elections and voter-related activities and assists Gwinnett's cities and special districts with election preparations. The division is comprised of staff who are proud to be part of a team that works together to assure that every vote counts.
Election Poll Officials must be U.S. Citizens who take pride in their work, are willing to take direction, are detail oriented and patient and enjoy working with people.
Each election, nearly 500 citizens are recruited to assist voters at the polls. Poll officials receive training and materials to ensure confidence and readiness to help voters. All poll officials must arrive to their assigned polling place by 5:30 a.m. on Election Day and end the day after voting has ended, paperwork is completed and equipment and supplies packed up, usually 9:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Election Day poll officials receive a stipend, by position, as noted below. Poll officials are not allowed to leave the polling location after being sworn in unless an emergency occurs. Gwinnett County does not provide meals; therefore, polls officials should plan accordingly including coolers, if needed, as not all locations have a refrigerator or microwave. Additionally, smoking or vaping is not allowed at most private facility polling locations, and by ordinance, no smoking or vaping is allowed on any Gwinnett County owned facility.
Poll Officials are also eligible to work during Advance in person, three weeks prior to Election Day, only if they are currently assigned to an Election Day polling location.
ELECTION POLL WORKER OFFICIAL QUALIFICATION PROCESS:
  • Applicant submits an Election Poll Official application.
    • Applicants will receive an automatic confirmation email once the application is successfully submitted to Human Resources. Due to the high volume of applications received, applicants will not be contacted by Human Resources at this stage.
    • Qualified applicants will receive an email from with an I-9 form and instructions. Applicants should check their spam/junk mailbox.
  • Applicants MUST submit a completed I-9 form along with the required accompanying documents as listed on page 3 of the I-9 form.
  • Human Resources verifies the I-9 form and only forwards fully qualified applicants to Elections.
  • Elections Office staff or Poll Managers will contact the applicant, if selected, to fill a vacant poll official position
  • Completion of the application process does NOT automatically assign applicants to a position. Positions are offered by Elections Office staff or Poll Manager, only if there's a vacancy for the current Election.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL ELECTION POLL OFFICIAL POSITIONS:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (Any person employed or retained by a county election superintendent to undertake any election related duties arising from this chapter shall be a citizen of the United States. OCGA § 21-2-78. Added by 2024 Ga. Laws 599,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2024.)
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must be a resident of Gwinnett County or neighboring county (Barrow, Walton, Dekalb, Fulton, Rockdale, Hall, Forsyth, or Jackson) - OR- employee of Gwinnett County Government (excluding Board of Education, Public Library, Public School) If a resident of a neighboring county, an approved Poll Worker Waiver MUST be obtained from the applicant's county's Voter Registration and Elections Office before being assigned to a position.
  • Area Managers, Poll Managers and Assistant Managers must be registered to vote in the State of Georgia because those positions will also take an Oath of Deputy Registrar.
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write, and speak the English language
  • Multilingual, especially Spanish, is needed, but all others are a plus
  • Must have an email address and access to a computer for required online training and communications with the Elections Office and other poll officials
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the polling location and any required training classes
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. and a maximum of 50 lbs.
  • Must be capable of conducting fair and unbiased efficient elections for the qualified voters of Gwinnett County
  • Shall have never been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude unless such person's civil rights have been restored and at least ten years have elapsed from the date of the completion of the sentence without a subsequent conviction
  • Shall not have been convicted of a crime involving fraud
  • Shall not be a candidate on the ballot in the assigned precinct or a current holder of public office, while serving as a poll official
  • Shall not be a parent, spouse, child, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law of a candidate who is on the ballot in the assigned precinct
  • Must be committed and responsible to complete the work assigned as a poll official
  • Must show professionalism with poll officials, voters, and Elections Office staff

POLL MANAGER SALARY and ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Stipend of $350.00 per election, plus $25.00 online training, and $75.00 for in-person training
  • Additional stipend of $25.00 for picking up Election Day supplies, and $25.00 for returning Election supplies, on Election night.
  • Accessible to Area Managers and Election Office staff by phone or email
  • Serves as Chief Election Official at the precinct
  • Must assist with recruiting poll officials in sufficient numbers to operate polling location and assist with ensuring all are trained, as required by law
  • Coordinates and arranges the details for the setup of polling location with facility staff
  • Ensures strict and rigid accountability of every ballot, and all official election equipment, and supplies
  • Ensures that no poll official leaves the polling location during the day until all duties are completed after voting has ended
  • Must forward pertinent information to all assigned staff
  • Must assist with notifying assigned staff of in person training class dates and times
  • Must attend all required training and studies poll procedures to gain thorough knowledge of process
  • May assist with registering poll officials who are required to attend in person training
  • Assists with ensuring poll officials are assigned and complete training before the deadline, as required by law
  • Must have reliable transportation capable of carrying supplies needed for an election; this includes, but is not limited to, equipment, supplies, feather flags in cases, etc.
  • On Sunday, before Election Day, Poll Managers must be able to pick up election paperwork and supplies from the designated location and manage setting up at the polling location, preferably as much as possible before Election Day
  • After voting has ended and election duties are completed, Poll Managers and one other poll official must travel together, in the same vehicle, to transport the paperwork and specific election supplies back to the Elections Office to be checked in

ASSISTANT POLL MANAGER SALARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Stipend of $280.00 per election, plus $25.00 online training, and $75.00 for in person training
  • Additional stipend of $25.00 for assisting Poll Manager with returning Election supplies on Election night (if applicable)
  • May assist with recruiting poll officials
  • Accessible to Poll Manager, Area Manager, and Election Office staff by phone or email
  • Assists Poll Manager as needed
  • On Monday, before Election Day, Assistant Poll Managers assist with setting up the voting equipment and stations
  • While voting is occurring, assists the Poll Manager with problems or questions so that they are handled in an efficient and orderly manner
  • After voting has ended, Assistant Poll Managers assist with reconciling, reporting, repacking and, if needed, transporting the paperwork and equipment back to the Election Office to be checked in
  • Assistant Poll Managers may be required to serve as Poll Manager at the request of the Elections Office staff, if the Poll Manager is unavailable to work on Election Day, or in case of an emergency
ISSUING CLERK SALARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Stipend of $235.00 per election, plus $15.00 online training, and $45.00 for in person training
  • Additional stipend of $25.00 for assisting Poll Manager with returning Election supplies on Election night (if applicable)
  • Accessible to Poll Manager and Election Office staff by phone or email
  • Duties to be assigned by the Poll Manager
  • On Monday, prior to Election Day, issuing clerks may be required to help set up polling location
  • After voting has ended, issuing clerks assist with repacking paperwork and equipment
  • Issuing Clerks may leave the polling location only when dismissed by the Poll Manager
  • Issuing Clerks must be prepared to assume Assistant Manager responsibilities, at the request of the Elections Office staff, if an Assistant Manager is unavailable to work on Election Day, or in the case of an emergency

NON - ISSUING CLERK SALARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Stipend of $170.00 per election, plus $15.00 online training, and $45.00 for in person training (if required).
  • Accessible to Poll Manager and Election Office staff by phone or email
  • Duties to be assigned by the Poll Manager
  • On Monday, prior to Election Day, non-issuing Clerks may be required to help set up polling location
  • After voting has ended, duties are assigned by the Poll Manager
  • Non-Issuing Clerks may leave the polling location only when dismissed by the Poll Manager
ELECTION DAY OR NIGHT WORKER (AT ELECTIONS OFFICE) SALARY & ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Stipend of $75.00 -$150.00 per election
  • A variety of job opportunities are available in the Elections Office on Election Day, Election Night and for several days after. Some of the post-election duties are hourly rated based upon project.

Note:The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Additional Information:
Gwinnett County Elections
The Voter Registrations and Elections Office is overseen by the Gwinnett County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections. The performance of duties are mandated by state, federal, and local laws. Listed below are some of those duties:
  • Registering voters and maintaining the voter registration files
  • Administering and conducting all federal, state, county and special elections
  • Assisting military and overseas civilian voters with delivery of ballots to cities all over the world
  • Testing and prepare voting equipment
  • Voter education and outreach
  • Procuring all polling places and recruiting all poll workers in Gwinnett County
  • Acting as filing officer for campaign disclosure reports and financial disclosure statements for candidates and elected officials
  • Providing all voter registration and elections forms in both English and Spanish
  • Offering Spanish language assistance, as needed
For more information about this department, please
Additional Information
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more
Careers with impact
Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.
Exceptional benefits
Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.
World-class community
More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!
  • Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
  • Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
  • Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect fo

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