Election Poll Worker - Temporary - Part Time

Utah County Government

12d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Utah County Elections is seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals to assist with the Elections. Election Workers provide essential support to ensure elections are conducted accurately, efficiently, securely, and in accordance with established election procedures. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple temporary, part-time election assignments. Applicants will apply once and, if selected, will be assigned to a position based on qualifications, experience, availability, operational needs, and the requirements of each assignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a registered voter in Utah.
Ability to follow detailed instructions and established election procedures.
Ability to work accurately and maintain attention to detail.
You cannot be related to any candidate appearing on the ballot at the polling place where you serve. Prohibited relationships are parent, sibling, spouse, child, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, or son-in-law.

Responsibilities

Set up voting equipment, ballots, signage, privacy areas, and other vote center materials.
Check in voters and verify registration and eligibility according to established procedures.
Provide voters with appropriate ballots and explain voting procedures and equipment without influencing voter choices.
Protect ballot secrecy and voter privacy.
Maintain an orderly and accessible voting environment.
Follow election laws, policies, security requirements, and established procedures.
Monitor voting equipment and supplies and report problems as needed.
Provide permitted assistance to voters while maintaining voter independence and privacy.
Reconcile ballots and voting records at the close of voting.
Secure ballots, voting equipment, and other election materials at the end of the voting period.