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Do you have a few hours or an entire day to spare to help your local Elections Office to carry out its most important mission to conduct the Statewide Direct Primary Election on June 3? Take advantage of this unique opportunity to contribute to our democracy and help ensure the integrity of the vote.
We’re seeking paid help from members of our community – that’s you! – to fulfill some very important Election Day roles that will ensure our elections are accurate and secure, and that our polling places and electronic voting machines, or eSlates, are running in tiptop shape. The requirements are minimal, the training convenient, and the money competitive.
Job |
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Duties |
Stipend |
Training Requirements |
Poll Worker
2,000 Poll Workers are needed each election |
6:00 a.m.
to
9:00 p.m. |
Serve as a member of a Precinct Board that is staffed with one Inspector (the poll worker in charge) and two or more Judges (the official name of a poll worker) who ensure the integrity of the election process at their assigned precinct. Duties include:
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Precinct Set-up |
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Voter check-in |
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eSlate instruction |
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Voter assistance |
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Precinct closing & inventory |
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$100/day
Training stipend also awarded, if you serve on Election Day. |
Mandatory Procedures Class
(2 hours; 3 hours for first time poll workers)
eSlate Lab Recommended
Training Schedule
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Poll Opening/Closing Technicians(POCTs)
100 POCTs are needed each election |
5:30 a.m.
to
7:30 a.m.
and
7:30 p.m.
to
9:00 p.m. |
Help poll workers with the opening and closing procedures. Each Poll Opening/Closing Technician is assigned three polling places to provide morning and evening assistance. Polls have to be ready for business by 7 a.m.; the polls close at 8 p.m. POCTs provide an extra hand to ensure a smooth process. |
$20/hr.,
plus mileage reimbursement on Election Day.
Training stipend also awarded, if you serve on Election Day. |
Poll Opening Technician Class
(3 hours)
Procedures Class
Recommended
(2 hours)
eSlate Lab Recommended
Training Schedule
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Ride-Along Coordinators (RACs)
75 RACs are needed each election |
5:00 a.m.
to
9:00 p.m. |
Provide administrative support to our Field Technicians, who respond to calls for eSlate technical help. As a Ride-Along Coordinator, you will be:
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Fielding calls for help from poll workers |
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Logging and reporting incidents |
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Ensuring adherence to the two-man rule for the secure custody of spare ballots and eSlate equipment in the Field Technician’s vehicle |
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$14/hr.
Training stipend also awarded, if you serve on Election Day. |
Communications Training Class
(2 hours)
eSlate Lab Recommended
Training Schedule
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Field Tech
75 Field Techs are needed each election |
5:00 a.m.
to
10:30 p.m. |
Field Techs are the eyes, ears and direct providers of assistance to the polling places. Former polling place Inspectors and Judges make good Field Techs because they understand the responsibilities of poll workers. Duties include:
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Visiting assigned polling places to provide support |
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Relaying requests to the Elections Office |
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Troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues |
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Advising election officials of unusual circumstances at the polls like electioneering or unexpected situations like power outages |
Field Techs are provided equipment, cell phones, forms, and supplies. Techs use their own vehicle, however, special arrangements can be made upon request. |
$20/hr.
plus mileage reimbursement on Election Day.
Training stipend also awarded, if you serve on Election Day. |
Field Tech Instruction Class
(5 hours)
Procedures Class
Recommended
(2 hours)
eSlate Lab
Recommended
Lab Schedule |
Help San Mateo County uphold its tradition of elections with integrity. Apply today!
Thanks for your interest! Please ensure you meet the following basic requirements. Then check the box and complete the form below.
In order to qualify for service, you MUST meet the following six requirements:
- Be a registered voter in California
- Be able to read, write and speak English
- Be available to work the hours required for your position on Election Day
- Attend the mandatory training(s) required for your position
- Have your own transportation
- Have a valid California drivers license, if your position requires it
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Thank you! Someone from the Elections Office will be in touch with you soon. Have questions in the meantime? Call (650) 286-2810 or email pollworkertraining@smcare.org.
Why I am a Poll Worker
Read more about why San Mateo County poll workers serve on Election Day.
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