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Poll Worker Information

We are located in the Anthony Industrial Complex.  Click here for a map to our training facility.

Poll Workers are an important component of the elections process.  Poll Workers are the front-line representation of the Supervisor of Elections office.  Often, a voter may never see a SOE staff member, but will see Poll Workers at their polling location on election day. 

Marion County Poll Workers are highly trained individuals who are active voters, serving their community and local government proudly.  Poll Workers interact well with the public and work well in stressful situations.  To become a Marion County Poll Worker, you must meet the following requirements:

 
  • You must be a citizen of the United States and a registered voter in Marion County.
  • You must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
  • You must fill out a Poll Worker Application.
  • You must attend a Poll Worker Orientation Class.
  • You must attend a minimum of 3 to 8 hours of Poll Worker training, depending on position.
  • Have transportation to and from the polls on Election Day.
  • Be available at 6:00am and work a 14 hour day.
  • Physical requirements include standing, bending, stooping, lifting approximately 40lbs, normal vision, and manual/physical dexterity.

Marion County Poll Workers are paid volunteers, which means you volunteer to be a Poll Worker and you will be paid a fixed rate depending on your position.  This ranges between $130.00 and $200.00 depending on the position.

Poll Worker positions consist of:

  • Clerk:  The Clerk is in charge of the precinct polling location, addressing voter issues, picking up supplies from the SOE office and returning required items back to the SOE office on election night.
  • Tab Inspector:  The Tab Inspector sets up, maintains, troubleshoots, and closes the M100 Optical Scanner and the iVotronic Touch-Screen.
  • EViD Operator: The EViD Operator sets up the EViD (Electronic Voter Identification) station, checks in voters to the polling location, and issues voting passes to voters.
  • Deputy:  The Deputy maintains order, directs and assists voters coming to and leaving the polls.
  • Early Voting: Early Voting Poll Workers work the various Early Voting sites during Early Voting, which is approximately two weeks before Election Day.
  • Phone Bank: Phone Bank Poll Workers work at the SOE office, inside the phone bank, which is the call center responsible for troubleshooting registration and equipment related issues.

Poll Worker Frequently Asked Questions:

  • How long do I have to stay at the polling location?  You must be at your assigned polling location by 6:00am, and remain there until the polls are closed, approximately a 14 hour day.  Bring your lunch and dinner; you cannot leave until the polls are closed and all Poll Worker duties have been finished.
  • Can I be assigned to my precinct's polling location?  You will be assigned to your precinct's polling location unless there are already too many Poll Workers at that location, and/or you are needed elsewhere.
  • How can I find out what the different Poll Worker positions pay and get more information on being a Poll Worker?  You can email Precinct Services Director, or call (352) 620-3290.