The Putnam County Board of Elections is always looking to hire new Election Workers. All positions are paid and the hours are from 5:30 A.M. until the results have been called in at the end of the evening. Please read the following information to find out more about becoming an Election Worker.

General Qualifications:

• Must be a registered voter in Putnam County
• Must be affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican Party
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have transportation
• Must be able to work all day from 5:30 A.M. until the results have been called in at the end of the evening.
• Must attend a training class prior to working each election (Election Workers are paid $25 for each class attended)
• Must take an annual Election Worker exam

Available Positions:

Poll Clerk:  Responsible for setting the party lever on the side of the voting machine for primary elections. Also responsible for pushing the button on the side of the voting machine to reset it every time a voter enters the machine to vote. Additional responsibilities include periodically checking throughout the day that the ballot on the machine has not been defaced or marked up and the inside of the machine has not been tampered with. The pay for this position is $200.

Election Inspector:  Responsible for setting up the election district (emptying suitcase, setting up supplies on table, hanging up signs, etc.). Also responsible for locating voters’ names in poll books, making sure voters are in their correct election district, directing voters to their correct election districts, issuing affidavit and emergency ballots when necessary, filling out any required paperwork and assisting the Chair Election Inspector. The pay for this position is $225.

Chair Election Inspector:  Must pick up the election suitcase the day before the election. Responsible for overseeing all of the activities of the election district and managing the three election workers and one poll clerk. Also responsible for opening the machine in the morning and closing the machine at night. Must tally the numbers on the machine and any paper ballots at the end of the evening and call in the results to the Board of Elections. Responsible for returning the suitcase to the Board of Elections at the end of the night. This position is reserved for more experienced Election Workers and the pay is $250.

Benefits of Becoming an Election Worker:

• Learn about how the election process and government works.
• Great way to meet your neighbors and become involved in your community!
• Earn extra money.
• Have fun while you help others!

Additional Resources for Election Workers:

Download the POLL WORKER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
View the ELECTION WORKER BROCHURE
View the ELECTION WORKER FLYER
View a SAMPLE ELECTION WORKER EXAM

Contact Information:
If you are interested in becoming an Election Worker, please fill out the following:  ELECTION WORKER INTEREST FORM

If you have any additional questions or concerns please call the Putnam County Board of Elections at (845) 278-6970.