Election Worker

City of Wausau • Wausau, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Citizen involvement is essential to conduct open, accurate and fair elections in Wisconsin. The City of Wausau Clerk's Office is looking for Election Inspectors (also known as "Election Workers" or "Poll Workers") to work at the polls for every election. Mandatory training sessions are provided before each election by the municipal clerk and staff. Election Inspectors are compensated for training and service on Election Day. Election Inspectors are responsible for administering election procedures in each polling place. Election procedures include: Set up the polling place before the polls open, Register voters, Maintain the poll books, Issue ballots to registered voters, Monitor the use of voting equipment, Provide instructions and assistance to voters as needed, Assist new voters in determining their wards/polling location, Assist the Chief Inspector in closing the polls and completing end of the night paperwork.

Requirements

• Be a qualified elector of Marathon county
• Be an adult U.S. Citizen (18 years of age or older, except High School student Poll Workers)
• Have resided in the election district for ten (10) consecutive days and is not otherwise disqualified from voting
• Be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language
• Have strong clerical skills
• Be able to work in a team setting
• Be capable of understanding the election laws and procedures
• Be physically able to stand and sit for long periods of time
• NOT currently serving a sentence including probation or parole for a felony conviction
• NOT a candidate for any office to be voted on at the election you are desiring to serve
• Students: Are 16 or 17 years of age
• Students: Are enrolled in grades 9 to 12 in a public, private or tribal school
• Students: Have at least a 3.0 grade point average or the equivalent
• Students: Have the written approval of their parent or guardian
• Students: Have the written approval of the principal of the school in which they are enrolled, if the student has less than a 3.0 grade point average
• Students: Reside in the municipality. Students may serve only at polling places that serve their residence.
• Students: May only serve as an inspector at a polling place if at least one inspector, other than the chief inspector, is a qualified elector of the municipality
• Students: May not serve as chief inspector at a polling place
• Students: May not challenge any person offering to vote.

Nice To Haves

• Whole days are preferred for shifts, though half-day or shorter shifts are available.
• If you are willing to help where needed, it is easier to make assignments.

Responsibilities

• Set up the polling place before the polls open
• Register voters
• Maintain the poll books
• Issue ballots to registered voters
• Monitor the use of voting equipment
• Provide instructions and assistance to voters as needed
• Assist new voters in determining their wards/polling location
• Assist the Chief Inspector in closing the polls and completing end of the night paperwork

Benefits

• Compensation for training sessions
• Compensation for service on Election Day
• Paid training sessions (typically 1-2 hours)
• Unpaid leave of absence for employees serving as Election Inspectors (with 7 days' notice)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED